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McBride
(LSE:MCB)
McBride (MCB) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
McBride Business Overview & Revenue Model
McBride Earnings Call Summary
McBride Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 930.30M | 926.50M | 934.80M | 889.00M | 678.30M | 682.30M |
| Gross Profit | 340.40M | 342.10M | 347.90M | 261.20M | 188.20M | 234.60M |
| EBITDA | 78.30M | 76.10M | 80.60M | 20.80M | -7.60M | 39.10M |
| Net Income | 29.80M | 33.20M | 33.30M | -11.50M | -24.00M | 13.40M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 497.10M | 505.30M | 476.60M | 470.30M | 466.10M | 431.80M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 22.40M | 34.20M | 9.30M | 1.60M | 4.50M | 24.90M |
| Total Debt | 143.00M | 139.40M | 140.80M | 168.10M | 168.90M | 143.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 399.00M | 411.00M | 413.20M | 433.20M | 409.10M | 362.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | 98.10M | 94.30M | 63.40M | 37.10M | 57.00M | 69.80M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.20M | 43.10M | 39.60M | -900.00K | -46.30M | -9.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 52.30M | 63.10M | 59.20M | 11.10M | -32.00M | 14.60M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -35.10M | -30.00M | -18.50M | -11.60M | -7.80M | -19.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -6.40M | -8.80M | -33.20M | -1.70M | 19.50M | -12.90M |
McBride Technical Analysis
McBride Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | £155.92M | 15.51 | 21.32% | 5.97% | 6.38% | -10.55% | |
72 Outperform | £16.79M | 4.66 | 9.67% | 3.17% | 2.83% | ― | |
72 Outperform | £246.19M | 10.68 | 13.03% | 5.20% | 19.01% | -15.21% | |
69 Neutral | £345.87M | 16.26 | 23.59% | 3.39% | 3.04% | -6.67% | |
66 Neutral | £230.14M | 3.91 | 30.98% | 2.12% | -0.89% | 1.30% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
54 Neutral | £299.52M | 14.34 | -2.16% | 4.82% | -2.67% | 89.86% |
McBride Corporate Events
McBride plc has repurchased 87,531 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its existing share buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 143.80 pence, and will cancel these shares. The move reduces the total number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 176,076,573 and slightly adjusts the proportion of treasury shares, helping redefine the base for shareholder disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The company confirms that, after these transactions, it holds 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and maintains 594,610,458 non-voting B shares in issue, leaving total voting rights aligned solely with the ordinary shares. This ongoing buyback activity underscores McBride’s continued capital management strategy, potentially supporting earnings per share and signalling confidence in its equity to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 49,918 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 142.65 pence as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through broker Peel Hunt on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 176,164,104 and leaving a small proportion, 0.02 per cent, held in treasury.
Following the cancellation, the total voting rights in McBride will stand at 176,164,104, a key reference figure for investors assessing disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules. The buyback and resulting capital structure adjustment may marginally enhance earnings per share and signals continued management focus on capital returns and balance-sheet optimisation for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has executed a further tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 86,621 ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 via broker Peel Hunt LLP at a volume-weighted average price of 142.26 pence. The company will cancel these shares, leaving 176,214,022 ordinary shares in issue, 42,041 in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding.
The transaction slightly reduces the company’s share count and confirms the ongoing implementation of its non-discretionary buyback agreement first announced in December 2025. Following the cancellations, total voting rights will stand at 176,214,022, a key reference figure for investors tracking their notification thresholds under U.K. Disclosure and Transparency Rules, with treasury-held voting rights representing 0.02% of the total.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has executed another tranche of its share buyback, repurchasing 52,044 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 via broker Peel Hunt at a volume-weighted average price of 141.39 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. The move, part of an existing non-discretionary buyback programme, will reduce the company’s voting share capital to 176,300,643 ordinary shares, marginally increasing earnings per share and adjusting voting-rights calculations for investors under UK disclosure rules.
Following the cancellation, McBride will continue to hold a small balance of 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares in issue, leaving the treasury stake at just 0.02% of voting rights. The transaction underscores ongoing capital-management efforts, signalling confidence in the company’s valuation while having limited immediate impact on control dynamics but affecting how shareholders track and report changes in their holdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 78,508 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its existing share buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 144.35 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, McBride will have 176,352,687 ordinary shares in issue, 42,041 shares held in treasury, and unchanged non-voting B shares, setting the new total voting rights at 176,352,687 for regulatory disclosure purposes.
The reduction in the ordinary share count marginally enhances earnings per share and reflects ongoing capital management under a non-discretionary agreement with broker Peel Hunt. The updated voting rights figure provides a new denominator for investors assessing disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules, ensuring clarity for shareholders and market participants on McBride’s equity structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 75,302 ordinary shares at 146 pence each on the London Stock Exchange as part of its existing share buyback programme, and will cancel these shares, marginally reducing its share capital. Following this transaction and cancellation, McBride will have 176,431,195 ordinary shares in issue and 42,041 held in treasury, setting the new total voting rights at 176,431,195 for regulatory disclosure purposes.
The company also retains 594,610,458 non-cumulative redeemable preference B shares, which carry no regular voting rights, underscoring that effective control remains tied to the ordinary share capital. The updated capital and voting rights structure provides clarity for investors assessing their notification thresholds under UK disclosure rules, while the ongoing buyback signals continued capital management initiatives by McBride’s board.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £168.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 72,921 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 147.50 pence per share as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The company will cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 176,506,497 and setting the total voting rights at the same level, which provides an updated reference point for investors’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
Following the latest transaction, McBride holds 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 0.02% of voting rights, alongside 594,610,458 non-voting B shares that only carry rights in a winding-up scenario. The continued execution of the buyback programme signals an active approach to capital management and could marginally enhance earnings per share while simplifying the company’s share capital and voting structure for stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has appointed retail veteran Casper Meijer as an independent non-executive director, effective 10 March 2026, bringing deep experience across garden, pet, outdoor living, food, household goods and discount retail in both local and international markets. He will also join the Audit and Risk, Nomination and Remuneration Committees, bolstering the board’s expertise in private label, category management and sustainable innovation as McBride pursues its strategic objectives.
Meijer currently serves as CEO of Dutch garden and pet retailer Welkoop and sits on the board of Finnish food-waste-focused retailer Fiksuruoka, with previous senior roles at Blokker Holding, Morrisons and Albert Heijn. His appointment underscores McBride’s effort to strengthen its governance and deepen its retail and European market insight, supporting the company’s positioning in private-label cleaning and hygiene products amid evolving consumer and sustainability trends.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 67,318 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 145.84 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, which will reduce the total number of ordinary shares in issue and slightly enhance the ownership percentage of remaining shareholders.
Following the cancellation, McBride will have 176,579,418 ordinary shares in issue and 42,041 held in treasury, with total voting rights set at 176,579,418. The updated capital structure and voting rights denominator are relevant for investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations under U.K. transparency rules, offering greater clarity on the company’s equity base and shareholder reporting thresholds.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has continued its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 65,621 ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 via broker Peel Hunt at a volume-weighted average price of 153.17 pence, with trades executed on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to cancel these shares, a capital management move that marginally reduces its share count and can enhance earnings per share, while leaving 176,646,736 ordinary shares in issue and slightly adjusting the denominator for investors’ voting-rights and disclosure calculations.
Following the latest repurchases, McBride will have a small balance of 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, with total voting rights fixed at 176,646,736 once the cancellations complete. The company also confirms that treasury shares now represent just 0.02% of voting rights, information relevant for shareholders monitoring threshold crossings under U.K. Disclosure and Transparency Rules and for assessing the ongoing impact of the buyback on free float and liquidity.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 35,162 ordinary shares at prices between 150.80p and 154.40p as part of its existing share buyback programme executed via broker Peel Hunt LLP on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue and modestly increasing the relative ownership stakes of remaining shareholders.
Following the cancellation, McBride will have 176,712,357 ordinary shares carrying voting rights and 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, alongside a large class of non-voting B shares that do not affect control. The move, conducted under a non-discretionary agreement announced previously, fine-tunes the company’s capital structure and may support earnings per share and share price dynamics, while clarifying the updated denominator for regulatory disclosure of voting interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has continued its existing share buyback programme by repurchasing 64,658 ordinary shares at 154.8 pence each on 4 March 2026 through broker Peel Hunt and will cancel these shares. The move marginally reduces the company’s share capital, leaving 176,747,519 ordinary shares in issue and slightly alters the voting rights denominator used by investors for disclosure calculations under U.K. transparency rules.
Following the transaction, McBride holds 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 0.02% of voting rights, while its separate class of non-voting B shares remains unchanged. The incremental buyback reinforces management’s capital-allocation strategy and may signal continued confidence in the company’s valuation, though the direct impact on overall ownership structure and liquidity is limited due to the small size of the purchase.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 59,513 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying between 153 and 155 pence per share and a volume-weighted average price of 154.44 pence. The purchased shares will be cancelled, leaving 176,812,177 ordinary shares in issue, alongside a large class of non-voting preference B shares that do not influence control.
Following the cancellation, McBride’s total voting rights will stand at 176,812,177, a key figure for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules. The company also confirmed that only 0.02% of its voting rights are attributable to ordinary shares held in treasury, underscoring a relatively limited use of treasury stock while it continues to shrink its free-float through buybacks.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 36,553 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 155.05 pence as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Peel Hunt. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue and fine-tuning its capital structure.
Following the cancellation, McBride will have 176,871,690 ordinary shares in issue and 42,041 held in treasury, with total voting rights set at 176,871,690. The updated share count provides a new denominator for investors’ disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules and slightly reduces the proportion of voting rights attached to treasury shares to 0.02 per cent.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 56,633 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 155 pence per share, as part of its existing share buyback programme conducted via broker Peel Hunt LLP. The company intends to cancel these shares, a move that marginally reduces its share capital and can enhance earnings per share for remaining investors.
Following this latest transaction and the cancellation of the repurchased shares, McBride will have 176,908,243 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 42,041 shares held in treasury, alongside 594,610,458 non-voting preference B shares. The updated total of voting rights stands at 176,908,243, a key reference point for shareholders assessing disclosure obligations under U.K. transparency rules and for tracking changes in their ownership stakes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has announced that Senior Independent Director Elizabeth (Liz) McMeikan will step down from the board on 31 March 2026, after joining in 2019 and serving as Senior Independent Director, Chair of the Remuneration Committee, and member of the Audit and Risk and Nomination Committees. The move prompts a broader refresh of the board’s governance roles, with Alastair Murray becoming Senior Independent Director while retaining his role as Audit and Risk Committee Chair, and Regi Aalstad taking over as Remuneration Committee Chair and continuing as the designated non-executive director for employee engagement.
The Nomination Committee has begun a formal search for a new non-executive director, underlining the company’s focus on maintaining strong independent oversight and continuity in governance. Chair Jeff Nodland praised McMeikan’s significant contribution over the past six years, framing the changes as an orderly transition that supports the company’s ongoing development and adherence to UK listing requirements.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 16,371 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 153p and 155p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 154.01p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme with broker Peel Hunt. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 176,964,876 and setting the company’s total voting rights at the same level, a change relevant for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
Following this transaction, McBride will continue to hold 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and maintain 594,610,458 non-voting B shares in issue. The company confirmed that treasury shares now represent just 0.02% of voting rights, underscoring that the buyback is primarily aimed at capital management and incremental enhancement of shareholder value rather than altering control dynamics.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £165.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has executed another tranche of its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 54,099 ordinary shares at 155 pence each via Peel Hunt on 25 February 2026. The transaction, carried out on the London Stock Exchange under a non-discretionary mandate, is part of the company’s ongoing capital management strategy.
The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing McBride’s ordinary shares in issue to 176,981,247 and setting the total voting rights at the same level, while 42,041 shares will remain in treasury. The move slightly concentrates equity for remaining shareholders and updates the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the U.K. Disclosure and Transparency Rules, with treasury shares now representing 0.02% of voting rights.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £166.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride reported interim results showing revenue of £475.2m for the six months to 31 December 2025, a modest 0.8% increase year on year, with adjusted EBITDA margin steady at 8.8% despite currency headwinds and persistent inflation. Volumes grew slightly, led by a 0.9% rise in private-label and 1.4% in contract manufacturing, while branded volumes declined, reflecting ongoing consumer and retailer preference for value-focused private-label products.
Management highlighted that profitability has been maintained through product engineering, operational improvements and cost discipline, keeping adjusted operating profit broadly stable at £31.5m. The group is deepening customer partnerships and has built a healthy pipeline of new contracts due to start in the second half, particularly in its focus categories and markets, underpinning expectations for continued growth into the next financial year.
The company has also advanced its strategic modernisation, completing the first wave of its SAP S/4HANA ERP rollout in the UK, which is now stabilised and expected to extend to multiple European sites in the next financial year. Additional capacity installation, the launch of a new “fusion” format and targeted capital spending on automation and operational upgrades are intended to support scalable growth and efficiency.
Shareholder returns have become a more prominent feature of McBride’s capital allocation, with £12.9m returned via dividends, a share buyback and Employee Benefit Trust share purchases during the period, while net debt rose slightly to £120.6m, equivalent to 1.4 times rolling 12‑month adjusted EBITDA. The board says the second half has started in line with expectations, with stable material costs and controlled overheads supporting confidence in meeting current full‑year profit forecasts.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £185.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has announced it will host an investor webinar on 26 February 2026, following the publication of its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2025. Chief executive Chris Smith and chief financial officer Mark Strickland will present the results and take questions in a live online session open, free of charge, to both existing and prospective shareholders, with a recording to be made available afterwards, underscoring the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and engagement with the investment community.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £176.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has bought back 7,852 of its 10 pence ordinary shares at a price of 145 pence per share as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme conducted through Investec Bank, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,035,346 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), will hold 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury, and will maintain 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares, resulting in a total of 177,035,346 voting rights, a minor adjustment that affects shareholder disclosure thresholds but leaves treasury-held voting rights at just 0.02%.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 4,486 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 145 pence per share as part of its existing share buyback programme, executed via Investec Bank under a non-discretionary agreement. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, leaving 177,043,198 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 B Shares outstanding, resulting in total voting rights of 177,043,198 and a treasury-held voting rights percentage of 0.02%, figures that shareholders can use to assess disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 12,031 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 144.4689 pence, as part of its existing share buyback programme. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,047,684 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, with total voting rights set at 177,047,684; this adjustment slightly alters the capital base and confirms that treasury-held voting rights now represent 0.02% of the company, information that shareholders may use for regulatory disclosure calculations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 16,874 of its 10p ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange through Investec Bank at prices between 141.20p and 144.40p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme established under a non-discretionary agreement with the broker. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,059,715 and setting the company’s total voting rights at the same level, a change relevant for shareholders’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules, while treasury shares remain minimal at 0.02% of voting rights and preference B shares continue to carry no voting rights in normal circumstances.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 57,857 of its 10p ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 138p and 145p, with a volume-weighted average price of 143.97p, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange under a non-discretionary agreement with Investec, will be cancelled, reducing the total ordinary shares in issue to 177,076,589 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, thereby marginally increasing each remaining shareholder’s stake and setting a new denominator for voting-rights and disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £156.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 50,596 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via Investec Bank plc as part of its existing share buyback programme, at prices between 143p and 145p and a volume-weighted average price of 143.9664p, and will cancel these shares. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,134,446 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 42,041 held in treasury) and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,134,446, a key reference figure for investors assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £162.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride reported that its full-year adjusted operating profit for the year ending June 2026 is expected to be in line with both analysts’ forecasts and the previous two financial years, as the group continues to build on recent improvements in financial performance. While first-half adjusted operating profit will be slightly below the exceptionally strong prior-year period, the company expects a stronger second half driven by a pipeline of confirmed business wins scheduled for launch, underpinning profit growth into 2027 and 2028. Group revenue for the six months to 31 December 2025 grew 0.8% at reported rates with a 0.4% increase in volumes, as robust demand for private label products supported stable profitability achieved through product engineering, operational efficiencies and tight overhead control. Net debt rose to £120.6m, equivalent to around 1.4x trailing 12‑month EBITDA, after £12.9m was returned to shareholders via dividends, a share buy-back and Employee Benefit Trust purchases to mitigate future equity dilution, with half-year results due on 24 February 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £162.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 2,748 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 via Investec Bank plc as part of its existing share buyback programme, at prices between 144.40p and 145.00p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 144.8755p. The shares will be cancelled, leaving 177,185,042 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 42,041 held in treasury) and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,185,042 and providing shareholders with an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure of holdings under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £162.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 8,012 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 144.40p and 145.00p, as part of its existing share buyback programme, and will cancel the shares. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,187,790 voting ordinary shares in issue, 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury, and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, adjusting the total voting rights denominator for shareholders’ disclosure obligations and leaving just 0.02% of voting rights attributable to treasury shares.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 26,551 ordinary shares at 145 pence each on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, executed via Investec Bank under a previously announced non‑discretionary agreement, and intends to cancel the shares. Following this transaction and the cancellation, McBride will have 177,225,822 ordinary shares in issue carrying voting rights, 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, and 594,610,458 non‑voting B Shares outstanding, a structure that marginally reduces the free float while setting a new denominator for shareholders’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 3,171 of its 10p ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 145 pence per share as part of its existing share buyback programme conducted via Investec Bank. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 177,252,373 and leaving a small proportion (0.02%) of voting rights in treasury, a change that slightly adjusts shareholder voting denominators under UK disclosure rules while leaving the company’s non-voting B share capital unchanged.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 26,376 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via Investec Bank plc as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, at prices between 144.60p and 145.00p and a volume-weighted average price of 144.9394p. The company intends to cancel these shares, which will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,255,544 (excluding 42,041 shares held in treasury) and set the total voting rights at the same figure, a reference point shareholders can use for regulatory disclosure thresholds; the move marginally adjusts McBride’s capital and voting structure while leaving its substantial non-voting B Share issuance unchanged.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has executed a further tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 42,984 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 144.97 pence, with prices ranging between 144.40 pence and 145.00 pence. The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its ordinary share capital in issue (excluding treasury shares) to 177,281,920 and setting the total voting rights at the same level, a move that slightly increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and clarifies the denominator to be used for any future disclosure obligations under the UK’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 33,141 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 142.1759 pence, with prices ranging between 140.40 pence and 144.40 pence, as part of its existing share buyback programme. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 177,324,904 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, a change that marginally adjusts the company’s voting rights structure and provides shareholders with an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 19,303 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 2 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 142.40p and 145.00p, at a volume-weighted average price of 144.2832p, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange under a non-discretionary agreement with Investec, will be cancelled, reducing the number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 177,358,045 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, a change that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional voting interests and clarifies the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 95,675 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 via Investec Bank at prices between 140p and 145p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 143.1049p, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) to 177,377,348 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, which in turn lowers the total voting rights to 177,377,348 and marginally adjusts major shareholding thresholds for investors under UK disclosure rules, while treasury-held voting rights remain negligible at 0.02%.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has continued to adjust its capital structure via its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 59,008 ordinary shares on 29 December 2025 through Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 141.0238 pence per share, with plans to cancel these shares. Following this latest transaction, the company will have 177,473,023 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,473,023 and slightly reducing the proportion of voting rights tied to treasury shares to 0.02%, a figure shareholders must now use for regulatory disclosure calculations under the UK’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has continued its existing share buyback programme by repurchasing 13,689 ordinary shares on 24 December 2025 through Investec Bank at prices between 141.60p and 143.00p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 142.1858p. The purchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) to 177,532,031 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 B Shares outstanding, thereby slightly increasing earnings per share and clarifying the total voting rights for investors’ disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 41,312 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 142.66 pence per share, with prices ranging between 141.20 pence and 144.00 pence. The shares, bought under its existing non-discretionary share buyback programme, will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) to 177,545,720, leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding; this brings total voting rights to 177,545,720, a denominator shareholders must now use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules, and leaves treasury shares representing 0.02% of voting rights.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 18,326 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 142.95 pence per share as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, and will cancel these shares. Following this transaction and cancellation, McBride will have 177,587,032 ordinary shares in issue, 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,587,032 and slightly reducing the percentage of voting rights represented by treasury shares to 0.02%, information that shareholders may use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.
McBride plc has repurchased 17,270 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 143.8034 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange within a price range of 143.00 to 144.60 pence, will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,605,358 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury alongside 594,610,458 non-voting B shares; this move marginally tightens the company’s free float and confirms that treasury-held voting rights now represent just 0.02% of the total, a reference point for investors monitoring their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.