The drinks manufacturer reported substantial growth in Guinness in the first quarter of 2026, led by Great Britain and Ireland, alongside 0.3% growth in quarterly organic net sales across the business.
Great Britain net sales grew 2.9%, driven primarily by double-digit growth in Guinness. This was partly offset by softness in spirits where net sales declined mid-single-digit.
However, Guinness sustained strong growth, notably in the on-trade where it continued to drive positive share gain and significantly outperformed the category.
- This story originally appeared in The Morning Advertiser’s sister publication MCA. Read the full story here.
