C&C lifts profit 28.5% as Tennent’s and Bulmers gain share
Irish drinks group C&C delivered a resilient set of FY25 results with operating profit rising to €77.1 million and strong progress across its distribution arm. The post C&C lifts profit 28.5% as Tennent’s and Bulmers gain share appeared first on The Drinks Business.
Irish drinks group C&C delivered a resilient set of FY25 results with operating profit rising to €77.1 million and strong progress across its distribution arm.
There’s something reassuringly old-world in the measured resilience of C&C’s branded division, which delivered an “in-line performance” for the year to 28 February 2025. While net revenue across the group held firm at €1,665.5 million (up €13 million from FY2024), it’s margin uplift that stole the show.
Operating profit before exceptional items rose 28.5% to €77.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA grew 19.5% to €112 million. The company noted “improved operating margins in Branded and Distribution segments” — a welcome sign of operational discipline in a tough macroeconomic climate.
As chief executive Roger White said, “Our two leading brands, Tennent’s and Bulmers, gained market share and we see future growth opportunities for both.” Indeed, market-leading positions were maintained as the group began the relaunch of Magners, reporting “initial Off-Trade gains”.
The premium segment, long touted as a margin sweet spot for brewers, also gave reason for optimism. “Our Premium brand performance is encouraging, benefitting from ongoing consumer appeal for premium beer and cider,” said White.
There’s something reassuringly old-world in the measured resilience of C&C’s branded division, which delivered an “in-line performance” for the year to 28 February 2025. While net revenue across the group held firm at €1,665.5 million (up €13 million from FY2024), it’s margin uplift that stole the show.
Operating profit before exceptional items rose 28.5% to €77.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA grew 19.5% to €112 million. The company noted “improved operating margins in Branded and Distribution segments” — a welcome sign of operational discipline in a tough macroeconomic climate.
As chief executive Roger White said, “Our two leading brands, Tennent’s and Bulmers, gained market share and we see future growth opportunities for both.” Indeed, market-leading positions were maintained as the group began the relaunch of Magners, reporting “initial Off-Trade gains”.
The premium segment, long touted as a margin sweet spot for brewers, also gave reason for optimism. “Our Premium brand performance is encouraging, benefitting from ongoing consumer appeal for premium beer and cider,” said White.
