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A.G. BARR H1 25/26 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 25/26 earnings summary30 Sep, 2025
Executive summary
Revenue grew 3.1% year-over-year to £228.1m, driven by strong performance in Soft Drinks, especially Boost, and margin expansion from operational efficiencies.
Adjusted profit before tax increased 20.1% to £35.2m, with adjusted operating margin up 200bps to 15.0%.
Strategic progress included the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Innate-Essence Ltd, expanding into functional beverages, and the sale of Strathmore to focus on core brands.
Interim dividend increased 11% to 3.44p per share.
Full year expectations reconfirmed, with plans on track and continued strategic progress.
Financial highlights
Revenue reached £228.1m, up 3.1% year-over-year; volume increased 1.1%.
Adjusted profit before tax: £35.2m (up 20.1%).
Adjusted operating margin: 15.0% (up 200bps).
Statutory EPS: 24.90p (up 47.5%); adjusted EPS: 24.90p (up 25.4%).
Net cash at bank: £41.3m; dividend per share increased 11% to 3.44p.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2025/26 profit expectations remain unchanged, targeting market consensus of £65.5m.
Continued year-over-year operating margin improvement and strong innovation pipeline for FY26.
H2 expected to benefit from increased marketing, innovation, and commercial execution.
Progressive dividend policy to continue, with increases in line with profit growth.
Net cash expected to exceed £50m by year-end.
What drives Innate-Essence contingent consideration?
What drives the FY25/26 capex increase to £30m?
Boost retail distribution strategy?
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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."
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