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Mitchells & Butlers ( (GB:MAB) ) has provided an update.
Mitchells & Butlers reported a strong first quarter, with like-for-like sales up 4.5% over the 15 weeks to 10 January 2026 and total sales up 3.5%, significantly outperforming the broader market. Festive trading was particularly robust, with like-for-like sales rising 7.7% over the core three-week festive period and 10.5% across the five key festive days, including a record Christmas Day. The company continues to invest heavily in its estate, completing 51 conversions and remodels year to date and citing encouraging returns from this capital programme. Management said this momentum, combined with its Ignite efficiency programme and brand strength, leaves the group confident in its ability to navigate about £130m of cost headwinds from higher labour and food costs this financial year while continuing to grow market share.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MAB) stock is a Hold with a £279.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mitchells & Butlers stock, see the GB:MAB Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:MAB Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MAB is a Neutral.
Mitchells & Butlers’ overall stock score of 66 reflects a mixed financial performance with operational efficiency and a strong equity base, but challenges in revenue growth and cash flow. The technical analysis indicates a neutral market position, while the valuation suggests potential undervaluation. The absence of earnings call data and corporate events limits additional insights.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MAB stock, click here.
More about Mitchells & Butlers
Mitchells & Butlers is a leading operator of managed restaurants, pubs and bars, with a broad portfolio of brands including Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One, Miller & Carter and others, as well as Innkeeper’s Collection hotels in the UK and Alex restaurants and bars in Germany. The group focuses on branded eating and drinking-out venues, leveraging well-located estates and established concepts to capture UK and selected European hospitality demand.
Average Trading Volume: 403,203
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.63B
See more insights into MAB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.