Young & Cos Brewery PLC reported a record-breaking performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with significant growth in revenue, operating profit, and adjusted profit before tax. The company surpassed £500 million in revenue for the first time, achieving £508.2 million, a 4.6% increase from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 1.4% to £115.2 million, and operating margins remained industry-leading at 14.0%. The company also reduced net debt (pre-IFRS 16) by £24.1 million to £224.2 million and maintained a strong dividend policy, recommending a final dividend of 12.22 pence per share. Post-period highlights include the acquisition of Cubitt House London Pubs and the admission to the London Stock Exchanges Main Market. The company expressed optimism about its future, citing strong momentum, strategic investments, and a resilient business model.
| Financial Metric | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (£m) | 485.8 | 508.2 | +4.6% |
| Operating Profit (£m) | 37.9 | 59.3 | +56.5% |
| Adjusted Operating Profit (£m) | 71.4 | 71.3 | -0.1% |
| Adjusted Operating Margin | 14.7% | 14.0% | -0.7% |
| Adjusted Profit Before Tax (£m) | 51.6 | 53.1 | +2.9% |
| Adjusted EBITDA (£m) | 113.6 | 115.2 | +1.4% |
| Net Debt (pre-IFRS 16) (£m) | 248.3 | 224.2 | -9.7% |
| Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) | 2.4x | 2.0x | -0.4x |
| Net Debt (£m) | 336.3 | 307.0 | -8.7% |
| Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA | 3.0x | 2.7x | -0.3x |
| Statutory Profit Before Tax (£m) | 18.1 | 41.1 | +127.1% |
| Net Assets (£m) | 774.4 | 793.4 | +2.5% |
| Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share (pence) | 61.84 | 64.56 | +4.4% |
| Basic Earnings per Share (pence) | 16.10 | 45.19 | +180.7% |
| Dividend per Share (pence) | 23.06 | 24.44 | +6.0% |
| Net Assets per Share (£) | 12.47 | 12.98 | +4.1% |