AO World PLC (LSE:AO.) shares zipped over 9% higher to 91p after the online electrical goods retailer raised its profit forecast to the top half of previous guidance.
The FTSE 250 group said its consumer-focused revenues are set to grow 11% year-on-year in the six months to 30 September, with group revenue up 13%.
Off the back of that start to the year, the e-commerce outfit expects to deliver double-digit revenue growth in the first half of its financial year to March, with adjusted pre-tax profit anticpated to come in at between £45 million and £50 million, compared with a prior range of £40 million to £50 million.
AO is planning its first ever share buyback, of £10 million, thanks to a cash position set to be around £70 million at the half-year point, with its £120 million revolving credit facility undrawn.