C&C posts 5.7% fall in full-year revenue but in line with expectations
This is in part due to 'the planned exit of Budweiser Brewing Group contractual volume in the Republic of Ireland'
Print19 May 2026
C&C has reported a 5.7%, net revenue decline its full year 2026 but trading performance since the period end ( 28 February 2026) has been in line with expectations.
According, to it’s full year financial figures show that this in part due to ‘the planned exit of Budweiser Brewing Group contractual volume in the Republic of Ireland, alongside challenging hospitality market conditions impacting the Distribution business as previously disclosed,’ its latest financial results show.
However, the Group displayed net revenue growth in it’s core brands Bulmers & Tennent’s, with further progress across it’s premium brands and the launch of a number of new branded products, such as Tennent’s Bavarian Pilsner.
Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) was €104.3 million, ‘demonstrating continued underlying profitability notwithstanding lower revenues during the year’.
‘Stable operating platform’
Roger White, chief executive officer, commented: “We have made demonstrable progress in multiple areas across the Group in the past 12 months and now have a more stable operating platform from which to build.
“Having established the best route forward for C&C Group to create value and having done much of the preliminary
enabling work required, we now look forward with a renewed focus and drive to deliver the necessary change and
improvements we have identified to support our value creation ambitions.
“We will continue to develop the growing C&C brands portfolio, with our brand innovation pipeline now firmly established.
“We anticipate a series of exciting brand initiatives and a strong promotional programme across the key summer months.”
Looking ahead
According to C&C its trading performance since the period end has been in line with expectations.
‘The important summer months trading period lies ahead, and the macro environment remains unstable meaning forecasting consumer behaviour and demand is challenging for all,’ it noted.
‘Notwithstanding this uncertainty, the Group has strong plans in place across the business, and we currently expect to meet full-year financial objectives, alongside delivering substantial progress in the development and delivery of our refreshed strategic framework.’
Read more: C&C Group delivers ‘resilient financial performance’ in FY2025
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