AG Barr posts 12.5% profit growth in FY2026 as core brands drive revenue increase
AG Barr posts strong FY2026 results with rising profits, higher dividends, and growth driven by core brands and recent acquisitions, positioning the company for continued expansion.
UK – AG Barr, the maker of Irn-Bru, has reported a strong increase in full-year profit for the period ending January 2026, supported by solid performance across its core brands and recent acquisitions.
The company posted an adjusted pre-tax profit of £65.8 million, representing a 12.5% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue rose 4% to £437.3 million, reflecting continued growth across its beverages portfolio.
AG Barr said the revenue increase was “value-led” and driven by “pleasing” performances from its flagship brands, including Irn-Bru, Rubicon, and Boost, which continued to gain momentum in key markets.
The company also reported an improvement in profitability, with its adjusted operating margin rising by 120 basis points to 14.8%. This growth was attributed to operational efficiency and strong cost discipline across the business.
Shareholders benefited from the improved performance, with AG Barr declaring a final dividend of 15.27 pence per share. This brings the total dividend for the year to 18.71 pence, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year.
The company said it has entered the 2026/27 financial year with strong momentum and clear priorities for growth. Its soft drinks portfolio is expected to benefit from expanded distribution, targeted brand refreshes, and multiple new product launches.
AG Barr also highlighted progress in integrating its recent acquisitions, Frobishers Juices and Fentimans, noting that the process is advancing according to plan. The company expects to realize operational efficiencies from the second half of the current financial year and in the years ahead.
Chief executive Euan Sutherland said the company had made significant strategic progress during the year. “This was a year of significant strategic progress in which we also delivered on our targeted financial metrics,” he said.
“We have strengthened the foundations of the business and stepped up our investment in brand development, commercial capability and our operations to ensure we can consistently sustain high levels of performance,” Sutherland added.
Looking ahead, AG Barr expects to deliver revenue growth in the low double digits, supported in part by its recent acquisitions and ongoing brand investments.
“We entered FY26/27 with good momentum and clear priorities, and expect to deliver a year of low double digit percentage revenue growth supported by our recent acquisitions,” Sutherland said.
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