A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported GBX 24.99 earnings per share for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. A.G. BARR had a return on equity of 14.27% and a net margin of 10.77%.

A.G. BARR Stock Down 0.3%

BAG opened at GBX 576 on Wednesday. A.G. BARR has a one year low of GBX 567 and a one year high of GBX 715.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.20, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a current ratio of 1.67. The stock has a market capitalization of £639.22 million, a P/E ratio of 13.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.35. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is GBX 608.15 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 624.49.

Key Stories Impacting A.G. BARR

Here are the key news stories impacting A.G. BARR this week:

• Positive Sentiment: First-half revenue increased 8.5%, demonstrating continued demand for brands including Irn-Bru despite operational challenges. A.G. Barr confirms 2026 outlook after 8.5% revenue growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management retained its full-year 2026 guidance and expects a stronger second half as supply constraints ease, suggesting that delayed sales may begin to recover. Irn-Bru maker AG Barr sees stronger second half as supply woes ease
• Neutral Sentiment: A.G. BARR reported quarterly EPS of 24.99 pence, with a 10.77% net margin and 14.27% return on equity. The results provide evidence of ongoing profitability, although investors appear focused more heavily on execution and near-term sales constraints. A.G. BARR releases earnings results
• Negative Sentiment: Supply-chain problems reportedly cost the company approximately £10 million in sales during the period and restricted growth, raising concerns about near-term revenue fulfillment and profitability. AG Barr holds full-year outlook despite £10 million sales hit
• Negative Sentiment: The shares recently reached a new 12-month low and moved below their 200-day moving average, signaling weak market momentum and reinforcing investor caution following the results. A.G. BARR sets new 12-month low

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Shore Capital Group reissued a “house stock” rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 price target on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Peel Hunt reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 price target on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 800.

A.G. BARR Company Profile

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value.

Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love.

Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G. Barr strives to grow its business both organically and through targeted acquisition.