Premier Foods lifts profit outlook after strong Christmas trading and market share gains

Premier Foods ( (GB:PFD) ) has provided an update.

Premier Foods reported a strong Christmas trading period for the thirteen weeks to 27 December 2025, with branded revenue up 5.2% and total revenue up 4.1%, prompting the group to guide full-year trading profit to the upper end of market expectations. Both its Grocery and Sweet Treats divisions gained market share, underpinned by an intensive innovation pipeline that included launches such as OXO Bone Broth, Paxo Stuffing Wreaths and Mr Kipling Cake Bites, while premium festive ranges outperformed as consumers traded up. New Categories revenue climbed 29%, driven by FUEL10K yogurt and granola and additional distribution for Cape Herb & Spice, and all three acquired brands – The Spice Tailor, FUEL10K and Merchant Gourmet – delivered double-digit growth as Premier Foods leveraged its commercial reach and marketing to expand distribution and innovation. International operations returned to double-digit growth, led by strong cake sales in Australasia and expanding distribution for Mr Kipling in the US, with further European listings secured for FUEL10K granola. The robust performance across core, premium, acquired and international lines reinforces Premier Foods’ strategy of brand-led growth and positions the company strongly across economic cycles, supporting management’s confidence in its medium-term prospects.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PFD) stock is a Hold with a £210.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Premier Foods stock, see the GB:PFD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PFD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PFD is a Outperform.

Premier Foods’ overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call insights, indicating robust growth and profitability. While technical indicators suggest some bearish trends, the company’s strategic initiatives and executive confidence provide a solid foundation for future growth.

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More about Premier Foods

Premier Foods is one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, employing over 4,000 people across 13 sites and supplying retail, wholesale, foodservice and other channels. Its portfolio includes many of the country’s best-known grocery and sweet treats brands such as Ambrosia, Batchelors, Bisto, Loyd Grossman, Mr Kipling, Oxo and Sharwood’s, with a focus on everyday, affordable products that feature in millions of homes and contribute to convenient, balanced meals.

Average Trading Volume: 1,374,103

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £1.48B

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