Kesko in brief
Kesko in brief
- Biggest trading sector operator in Finland, one of the biggest in Northern Europe
- Profitable growth strategy, 3 divisions, some 1,700 stores in 8 countries, extensive digital services
- Ranked among world’s most sustainable companies since 2005 (Global 100)
- Strong financial position with good dividend capacity
- Market cap €7.7 billion (31 Dec. 2025), some 125,000 shareholders
Kesko has around 1,700 stores engaged in business operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. By combining online sales and digital services with our extensive store network, we enable a seamless customer experience in all channels.
Kesko’s business divisions are grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car trade. These are areas where Kesko has strong expertise and market positions, and they offer good potential for profitable growth in the long term.
Together with K-retailers Kesko forms K Group, which is the biggest trading sector operator in Finland and one of the biggest in Northern Europe. K Group’s retail sales in 2025 totalled some €15 billion. In total, Kesko and K-retailers employ around 39,000 people.
Sustainability is a vital part of Kesko’s strategy and the business operations of the three divisions. We strive to enable more sustainable choices for our customers and drive change throughout the value chain. The focus areas of our sustainability strategy are climate and nature, value chain, our people, and good governance.
Kesko’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The company’s domicile and main premises are in Helsinki, Finland.
Vision
The leading and most attractive trading sector company in Northern Europe.
Purpose
Towards better trade every day - customer and quality in everything we do.
Key figures
Geographical information
The Group operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The grocery trade operates in Finland. The building and technical trade operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Baltic countries and Poland, and the car trade operates in Finland. Net sales, assets, capital expenditure and personnel are presented by location.
Net sales are mostly derived from sales of goods. The amount derived from sales of services is minor.
Kesko Group does not have net sales derived from a single customer, which exceeds 10% of Kesko Group’s total net sales.
