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Chapel Down lifts sales and returns to profit as premium strategy and brand push pay off

Story Highlights
  • Chapel Down delivered double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in 2025, returning to profit while investing in vineyards, stock and its Tenterden visitor site.
  • The winemaker is accelerating premiumisation and marketing investment to cement its flagship English sparkling position and support sustained double-digit growth.
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Chapel Down lifts sales and returns to profit as premium strategy and brand push pay off

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An update from Chapel Down Group plc ( (GB:CDGP) ) is now available.

Chapel Down reported strong 2025 results, with net sales revenue up 19% to £19.4m and adjusted EBITDA (excluding biological fair value movements) up 25% to £3.7m, driven by double-digit wine-related sales growth across Off-Trade, On-Trade, international and direct-to-consumer channels, and a return to profit before tax. Gross margin dipped to 47.1% due to channel mix and higher 2022 harvest costs, while net debt rose to £12.4m as the group invested in new plantings, maturing stock and its Tenterden brand home, supported by ample headroom on its £20m revolving credit facility.

The company advanced its premiumisation agenda, with Traditional Method sparkling wines now 74% of wine-related revenue and an above-average 2025 harvest delivering a non-cash P&L benefit, reinforcing its ability to support future growth. Management highlighted strong early trading in 2026, plans to step up marketing spend to build brand equity and market share, and a strategic focus on brand enhancement, channel expansion and disciplined capital management, positioning Chapel Down for sustained double-digit growth and greater resilience through economic cycles.

Spark’s Take on CDGP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CDGP is a Neutral.

Chapel Down Group plc’s overall stock score reflects a challenging financial performance with liquidity concerns and a bearish technical outlook. However, positive corporate events and strategic realignment provide some optimism for future growth.

To see Spark’s full report on CDGP stock, click here.

More about Chapel Down Group plc

Chapel Down Group is England’s leading winemaker, focused on premium Traditional Method sparkling and still wines, with a growing presence in the UK Off-Trade, On-Trade, direct-to-consumer and international markets. The company is pursuing a premiumisation strategy, expanding productive vineyard acreage and building its brand as the flagship name in English sparkling wine.

Average Trading Volume: 72,393

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £55.57M

Learn more about CDGP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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