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A.G. BARR H1 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 26/27 earnings summary30 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
H1 revenue rose 8.5% to £247.4m, outpacing the UK soft drinks market, supported by core-brand momentum and acquisitions.
Temporary supply constraints caused an estimated £10m in lost sales; issues were resolved and service metrics normalized.
Adjusted PBT increased 2.6% to £36.1m; statutory PBT fell 3.7% to £33.9m, reflecting adjusting items.
Fentimans and Frobishers integration was completed, with synergies expected in H2.
Interim dividend increased 11% to 3.82p per share.
Financial highlights
Revenue increased 8.5% to £247.4m; like-for-like growth was broadly flat, with underlying growth estimated at 4%-5% excluding the supply impact.
Adjusted operating margin held at 15.0%; statutory operating margin was 14.1%.
Gross margin declined 140bps to 40.8%, reflecting acquisition dilution and service-recovery actions.
Adjusted EPS rose 0.4% to 24.99p; statutory EPS fell 4.3% to 23.82p.
Net bank debt was £47.0m at period end, reflecting acquisitions and capital investment.
Outlook and guidance
FY revenue growth forecast at ~10%, with adjusted operating margin of ~15%; adjusted PBT expected at £71.5m, in line with market expectations.
H2 expected to deliver higher revenue and profit growth, supported by resolved supply constraints and acquisition synergies.
Year-end net bank debt forecast at £10m-£20m; cash CapEx at ~£40m and adjusting costs at ~£3m.
FY operating margin expected slightly above H1; ROCE forecast near 19%, at the lower end of the 19%-21% target range.
Medium-term targets reaffirmed: revenue growth of at least 4%, operating margin of 14%-16%, and ROCE of 19%-21%.
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Latest events from A.G. BARR
- H1 revenue up 8% to £246m, with double-digit full-year growth and profit guidance maintained.BAG
Trading update - Low double-digit revenue growth expected in FY 2026-2027, driven by acquisitions and innovation.BAGH2 25/26
- Double-digit profit growth and strategic acquisitions fuel momentum for the coming year.BAGH2 25/26 TU
- Revenue and profit rose, margins expanded, and strategic acquisitions drove growth.BAGH1 25/26
- Revenue up 3% to £228m, margin improved, and outlook remains strong.BAGQ1 25/26 TU
- Revenue and adjusted profit up, margins improved, and outlook strong for H2.BAGH1 24/25
- Revenue up 5% to £221m, with margin rebuild and FY guidance on track.BAGTrading Update
- A.G. BARR forecasts robust revenue and profit growth, driven by strong brands and margin gains.BAGTrading Update
- Revenue and profit growth driven by strong brands and operational efficiency.BAGH2 2025
Next A.G. BARR earnings date
H2 26/2731 Mar, 2027
A.G. BARR
Next A.G. BARR earnings date
H2 26/2731 Mar, 2027
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A.G. BARR PLC, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells soft drinks and cocktail solutions in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company’s products include carbonated and flavored soft drinks, fruit cocktails, fruit juices, spring and sparkling water, fruit puree, energy drinks, iced tea and other non-alcoholic beverages. It also engages in the distribution and sale of plant-based milks and porridge. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Cumbernauld, United Kingdom."