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AG Barr
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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
732.00 p
â–²(15.46% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
The score is driven primarily by strong fundamentals (consistent growth and a generally conservative balance sheet), tempered by weaker recent free cash flow and a 2026 increase in debt. Technicals are mildly constructive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, while valuation is reasonable with a mid-teens P/E and ~2.9% yield. Corporate updates are supportive given maintained guidance and easing supply headwinds.
Positive Factors
Sustained Revenue Growth
The sustained five-year revenue expansion indicates durable brand demand and growing market reach. Continued top-line momentum supports scale benefits and gives the company a stronger platform for future investment across grocery and out-of-home channels.
Negative Factors
Sharp Increase in Debt
The abrupt debt increase materially changes AG Barr’s historically under-levered profile. Although leverage remains moderate in absolute terms, higher obligations could reduce financial flexibility and increase exposure to financing costs over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Sustained Revenue Growth
The sustained five-year revenue expansion indicates durable brand demand and growing market reach. Continued top-line momentum supports scale benefits and gives the company a stronger platform for future investment across grocery and out-of-home channels.
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AG Barr (BAG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£671.94M
Dividend Yield3.1%
Average Volume (3M)197.11K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.4
Beta (1Y)0.57
Revenue Growth4.02%
EPS Growth18.51%
CountryUK
Employees937
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding112,028,870
10 Day Avg. Volume163,843
30 Day Avg. Volume197,109
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.91
Price to Book (P/B)2.10
Price to Sales (P/S)1.63
P/FCF Ratio32.17
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£745.00Price Target Upside17.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)£483.14M
AG Barr Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
A.G. BARR Plc engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of soft drinks. It operates through the following segments: Soft Drinks, Cocktail Solutions, and Others. The Other segment represents the rental income for vending machines, the sale...
How the Company Makes Money
AG Barr makes money primarily by selling branded beverages to customers across multiple routes to market. Its core revenue stream is the wholesale supply of finished drinks (typically in cans, bottles, and multipacks) to UK grocery retailers and w...
AG Barr Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 437.30M | 420.40M | 400.00M | 317.60M | 268.60M |
| Gross Profit | 176.80M | 164.30M | 154.20M | 128.10M | 118.60M |
| EBITDA | 74.60M | 65.90M | 63.80M | 55.70M | 53.80M |
| Net Income | 47.10M | 39.70M | 38.50M | 33.90M | 27.80M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 514.20M | 432.90M | 401.70M | 377.50M | 336.30M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 81.60M | 64.80M | 53.60M | 53.60M | 68.70M |
| Total Debt | 48.00M | 4.60M | 4.90M | 5.80M | 4.40M |
| Total Liabilities | 168.60M | 115.30M | 109.00M | 108.70M | 88.10M |
| Stockholders Equity | 338.00M | 317.60M | 292.70M | 268.80M | 244.50M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 22.10M | 29.10M | 30.70M | 21.30M | 38.40M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 52.50M | 48.30M | 48.50M | 35.90M | 43.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -25.10M | -39.30M | -8.10M | -71.50M | -9.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 12.60M | -21.20M | -19.70M | -20.20M | -15.70M |
AG Barr Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | £407.66M | 17.15 | 24.74% | 3.44% | 2.73% | 37.06% | |
77 Outperform | £671.94M | 14.38 | 14.27% | 2.95% | 4.02% | 18.51% | |
75 Outperform | £16.56B | 19.22 | 25.10% | 2.10% | 12.76% | 12.70% | |
64 Neutral | £952.43M | 45.30 | 9.32% | 2.11% | -11.80% | -8.61% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
57 Neutral | £145.35M | -36.86 | -1.73% | 4.91% | 2.21% | -3.05% | |
42 Neutral | £334.82M | 127.87 | 0.62% | 4.80% | -3.68% | -76.00% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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AG Barr Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
AG Barr Executives Boost Stakes Through Employee Share Plan
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
A.G. BARR p.l.c. disclosed that several executive directors, including CEO Euan Sutherland and CFO COO Stuart Lorimer, have acquired ordinary shares through the company’s All Employee Share Ownership Plan. The transactions, conducted on 7 A...
Business Operations and Strategy
AG Barr executives add to holdings under employee share plan
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
A.G. BARR has disclosed share purchases by several members of its executive leadership team under the company’s All Employee Share Ownership Plan. The plan allows staff to acquire ordinary shares through salary deductions and receive matchin...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
A.G. Barr Sees Core Brand Strength and Keeps Profit Guidance Despite Supply Hurdles
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
A.G. Barr reported an 8% year-on-year rise in first-half revenue to about £246m, driven by strong growth in its core brands and contributions from recent acquisitions, despite a £10m revenue hit from internal supply chain disruptions and...
Business Operations and Strategy
AG Barr Executives Boost Holdings Through Employee Share Plan
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
AG Barr has reported share purchases by several senior executives under its All Employee Share Ownership Plan, a HMRC-approved scheme that allows staff to buy ordinary shares via salary deductions and receive matching free shares. Chief executive ...
Business Operations and Strategy
AG Barr Executives Reinvest Dividends in Employee Share Plan
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
A.G. BARR disclosed that several senior executives, including Chief Executive Officer Euan Sutherland and Chief Finance Operating Officer Stuart Lorimer, have purchased small volumes of ordinary shares under the company’s All Employee Share...
Other
A.G. Barr Executives Reinvest Dividends in Additional Shares
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
A.G. Barr has disclosed that three senior executives, Chief Executive Officer Euan Sutherland, Chief Finance Operating Officer Stuart Lorimer and Chief Legal Sustainability Officer Julie Barr, have purchased additional ordinary shares in the com...
Business Operations and Strategy
A.G. Barr Executives Boost Holdings Through Employee Share Plan
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
A.G. Barr p.l.c. reported that several members of its executive leadership team, including the chief executive, chief financial and operating officer, and other senior officers, have purchased ordinary shares under the company’s All Employee...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
A.G. BARR Grants Share Options to Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
A.G. BARR p.l.c. has granted share options over 3,150 ordinary shares to its Chief Legal Sustainability Officer, Julie Barr, under the company’s 2026 Sharesave Scheme. The options, notified after a registrar delay, are exercisable between 1...
Business Operations and Strategy
A.G. Barr Targets UK-Wide IRN-BRU Growth With Summer Football Push
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
A.G. BARR has launched a major summer football marketing campaign for its flagship IRN-BRU brand, timed to coincide with Scotland’s return to the global football stage for the first time since 1998. The initiative underscores the soft drinks...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
A.G. Barr Grants Deferred Nil-Cost Share Options to Top Executives
Positive
May 27, 2026
A.G. Barr p.l.c. has granted nil-cost share options to Chief Executive Officer E. A. Sutherland and Chief Finance Operating Officer S. Lorimer under its 2026 annual bonus scheme. The awards, covering 36,643 and 11,508 ordinary shares respectively...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
A.G. Barr Grants Share Options to Senior Executives Under 2026 Scheme
Positive
May 26, 2026
A.G. Barr has granted share options to two senior executives under its 2026 Sharesave Scheme, reinforcing long-term alignment between management and shareholders. Chief People Officer A. Gowen received options over 1,575 ordinary shares and Chief ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackDividendsShareholder Meetings
A.G. Barr investors back all AGM resolutions, dividend and buyback authority
Positive
May 22, 2026
A.G. Barr said shareholders approved all resolutions at its annual general meeting, including the receipt of 2025/26 accounts, the directors’ remuneration policy and report, and a final dividend of 15.27 pence per share. Investors also backe...
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