Grafton Group plc announced revenue results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019. Like-for-like Group revenue in continuing operations increased by 0.9% and total revenue by 4.5% for the three months to 30 September 2019.

Group revenue from continuing operations for the nine months to 30 September increased by 3.6% to £2.03 billion (nine months to 30 September 2018: £1.96 billion) and by the same rate in constant currency. Like-for-like Group revenue increased by 3.1% in the period.

Against the backdrop of softer third quarter trends which have continued into October, the Group currently expects to report full year 2019 operating profit for continuing operations in the range of 4% to 8% lower than current consensus.