Young & Co's Brewery Plc announce an interim dividend, in respect of the period ended 29 September 2025 of 12.2p per share, at a cost of £7.6 million (for the period ended 30 September 2024: £7.2 million), is expected to be paid on 5 December 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 November 2025.
Other financial highlights include:
Record half-year performance following continued strong momentum during the period. Total revenue increased 5.4% to £263.6 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 5.9% to £62.5 million.
5.7% like-for-like sales increase from a combination of Young's well-invested, premium estate and the excellent weather during late spring and early summer.
Adjusted profit before tax up 9.9% to £31.1 million, driven by top line growth and strong conversion, despite continued pressures from National Living Wage increases, National Insurance and food inflation.
Earnings per share were up 8.5% to 34.95 pence, reflecting a return to growth following share issues to fund post Covid investment in the estate and City Pub acquisition.
£12.6 million of investment in the period, continued investment in our existing estate, underpinning the long-term business.
Healthy cash generation, working capital timing and a second half weighted investment plan has reduced debt since the full year by £26.5 million to £221.8 million (excluding leases), with net debt to EBITDA at 2.0 times (2.6 times including leases) and in line with their capital allocation framework.
