Operating Profit

Shepherd Neame growth rate accelerates

Sheps growth accelerates across estate

By John Harrington

Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, saw growth accelerate across its tenanted and managed pubs, its hotels and core brands in the 26 weeks ended 28 December, with managed like-for-likes up 7.5% in the period.

Palmers Brewery profits fall

Poor weather hits Palmers' profits

By John Harrington

Palmers, the Dorset-based brewer and pub operator, has reported a drop in profits and turnover in the year to 31 March 2013 as it suffered from poor weather and the Olympic “stay away factor”.

Young's half year results

Young's like-for-like revenue grows

By John Harrington

Young’s, the London-based pub operator, has reported a 5.6% rise in like-for-like revenue in the 26 weeks to 30 September against “strong comparatives” in the corresponding period last year.

Batemans pub

Turnover and profits up at Batemans

By John Harrington

Batemans, the Lincolnshire brewer and pub operator, saw pre-tax profits grow from £73,580 to £239,687 on turnover up 5.7% to £15.4m in the year to 31 January 2013.

Guinness: anniversary campaign lifts sales

Diageo's on-trade decline tempered by Guinness

By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

Diageo has revealed a 9% increase in UK volumes and a 5% rise in sales — but a decline in on-trade volumes despite the stabalisation of pub closures.

Everards: profit increase

Everards profits on the up

By The PMA Team

Leicester brewer and retailer Everards has reported an increase in operating profit for its most recent year despite an decrease in turnover. The...

Charles Wells: solid results

'Solid' year for Charles Wells

By Ewan Turney

Bedford based brewer and operators Charles Wells has reported a 2.9% drop in operating profit to £10.2m for the year to September. Turnover...

S&N warns of more beer price rises

S&N warns of more beer price rises

By Ewan Turney

Revenue at Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) was up 7.9% on last year to £4,150m - chiefly driven by "outstanding" results at Baltic Beverage...