BARR (A.G.)

AG Barr reports for fiscal year 25/26 a revenue increase to £437.3m and an operating margin improvement of 120 basis points to 14.8%. Profit before tax rose to £65.8m; earnings per share and the dividend also grew by double digits. Management is driving expansion into functional and premium drinks through three acquisitions (total £66m), which in the short term result in integration costs and a reduced net cash position. For 26/27 AG Barr expects low-double-digit revenue growth, operating margins in the target range of 14–16% and increased peak capex of around £40m. » More on de.investing.com

A.G. Barr reports EPS of £0.195 for the year to January 2026 (expected £0.193) and revenue of £209m (expected £207.9m), both slightly above forecasts. Revenue rose 4% year-on-year, operating margin increased to 14.8%, and the company expects low double-digit percentage growth for 2026/27. In pre-market trading the stock fell 3.83% as investors voiced concerns about integration costs from recent acquisitions and potential raw material price volatility. » More on de.investing.com

A.G. Barr reports preliminary figures for fiscal year 25/26: revenue rose by around 4% to about £437 million, and the adjusted operating margin climbed to 14.7% (+110 basis points). Efficiency measures and investments in the supply chain contributed to the margin improvement, pointing to double-digit profit growth. Brand activities and product strength at IRN-BRU, Rubicon and Boost offset declines at FUNKIN; several innovations are due to launch in 2026. The stock jumped on the results. » More on de.investing.com

A.G. Barr reported a 3.1% sales increase to £228.1m for the first half of fiscal 25/26, which ended on 26 July. The soft drinks segment, which accounts for 96.6% of revenue, rose 3.3%, driven by strong double‑digit growth of energy drink brand Boost. Management plans to position Boost more strongly in retail and expects further growth. The share price reacted only modestly to the final results, as preliminary figures had already been announced. » More on de.investing.com

A.G. Barr has appointed independent non-executive director Dr. Rohit Dhawan after shareholders at the annual general meeting expressed concerns about diversity and the composition of the board. The company stresses its commitment to diversity, outlines the formal recruitment process and says it will continue dialogue with shareholders on nomination procedures. » More on de.investing.com