The group, which trades from 3,400 stores in 32 countries and online, reported profit before tax and exceptional items for the year to Jan. 28 of 991.4 million pounds - a record result that was ahead of guidance and up from 947.2 million pounds in 2021-22.

For 2023-24 it forecast 1.03 billion pounds - in line with current average consensus expectations.

Revenue in 2022-23 was 10.1 billion pounds, up from 8.6 billion pounds, and JD said it was reassured with trading in its new financial year to date, with organic sales growth of more than 15% after 13 weeks.

"This performance is further evidence that consumers worldwide are more attracted than ever to JD's differentiated proposition," said Chairman Andrew Higginson.

(Reporting by James Davey; editing by William James and Paul Sandle)