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C&C Group Plc
(LSE:CCR)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
98.00 p
▲(2.62% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/26/26
The score is held back mainly by uneven financial performance (recent revenue softness, weaker gross profit and a sharp free-cash-flow decline) and a cautious earnings-call picture (distribution weakness, large exceptionals, and rising net debt). Technicals are neutral-to-soft with negative MACD and the stock below longer-term moving averages. A strong dividend yield helps, but the very high P/E keeps the valuation component weak.
Positive Factors
Branded Growth and Margin Expansion
Branded growth and higher margin show that owned brands can offset weaker market conditions. This supports a more resilient earnings mix, with pricing, efficiency and demand for Tennent’s and Bulmers providing durable support beyond a single quarter.
Negative Factors
Distribution Profit Decline
Distribution is an important route-to-market capability, but its sharp profit decline exposes weak volumes and adverse mix. Restoring Matthew Clark Bibendum margins requires execution, while prolonged weakness could dilute group profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Branded Growth and Margin Expansion
Branded growth and higher margin show that owned brands can offset weaker market conditions. This supports a more resilient earnings mix, with pricing, efficiency and demand for Tennent’s and Bulmers providing durable support beyond a single quarter.
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C&C Group Plc (CCR) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£346.60M
Dividend Yield5.3%
Average Volume (3M)1.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)131.9
Beta (1Y)1.01
Revenue Growth-3.68%
EPS Growth-76.00%
CountryUK
Employees2,762
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Alcoholic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding370,565,030
10 Day Avg. Volume2,851,962
30 Day Avg. Volume1,521,139
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.97
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio19.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.48B
C&C Group Plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
C&C Group Plc engages in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of branded beer, cider, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. It operates through the Ireland and Great Britain geographical segments. The Ireland segment sells products in Ir...
How the Company Makes Money
C&C Group makes money primarily through (1) selling its own branded beverages and (2) earning margin from distributing beverages (its own brands and third-party brands) through its logistics and wholesale network.
1) Branded beverage sales (manu...
C&C Group Plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 19, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Negative
The call contained meaningful operational and strategic progress — improved branded performance, leadership renewal, data and cost allocation initiatives, and portfolio expansion — but these positives were outweighed by material financial setbacks: group revenue decline (‑6%), a sharp fall in distribution profitability (c.‑37%), large exceptional costs (EUR 40.7m), working capital outflows and an increase in net debt (EUR 40.5m). Management has clear remedial plans, yet the near‑term financial position and sector headwinds dominate the narrative.Positive Updates
Branded Revenue Growth
Branded revenue increased 4% year‑on‑year to EUR 310.0m, driven by strong performance from Tennent's and Bulmers despite wider market weakness.
Negative Updates
Group Revenue Decline
Group revenue declined 6% year‑on‑year, reflecting branded growth offset by worse performance in the distribution business (distribution revenue down 8%).
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Branded Revenue Growth
Branded revenue increased 4% year‑on‑year to EUR 310.0m, driven by strong performance from Tennent's and Bulmers despite wider market weakness.
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Company Guidance
The management guided that group revenue fell 6% in FY26 (branded +4% to €310m; Distribution -8%), with operating profit at €70.5m (FY25 €77.1m) and an overall operating margin ~4.5% broadly flat; branded operating profit rose to €51.0m (from €46.1m) with margin up 1.1pp to 16.5%, while Distribution profit fell to €19.5m (from €31.0m). Adjusted EBITDA was €104m (down €7.7m), free cash flow before exceptionals €45.3m (post-exceptionals ~€25m), capex €13m, working capital outflow €21m, cash tax net nil, net finance costs €20.7m, and exceptional costs €40.7m pre-tax (€20.8m cash). Net debt ended at €121.4m (up €40.5m), leverage 1.6x pre-IFRS16, and FY26 shareholder returns were €38.2m (dividends €23.1m, buybacks €15.1m); the Board proposes a final dividend of €0.0367 (full year €0.0575) and noted €105m returned since FY25 start. For FY27 they said they are well hedged (though fuel and freight remain the main exposure), expect some cost inflation net of hedges, trading is in line with expectations, plan a Capital Markets Day in September, and aim to restore the Matthew Clark Bibendum margin to 3–4% over the coming years while leveraging brand capacity optionality (c.1.9m hl branded footprint vs c.6m hl production capacity).C&C Group Plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.54B | 1.67B | 1.65B | 1.69B | 1.44B |
| Gross Profit | 53.47M | 383.40M | 381.10M | 400.80M | 329.20M |
| EBITDA | 86.69M | 73.80M | -59.40M | 104.30M | 74.60M |
| Net Income | 3.44M | 13.60M | -113.50M | 40.30M | 37.10M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.30B | 1.35B | 1.37B | 1.42B | 1.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 135.80M | 144.00M | 160.10M | 115.30M | 64.70M |
| Total Debt | 397.28M | 357.00M | 328.80M | 268.00M | 336.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 782.83M | 787.20M | 780.60M | 683.70M | 769.70M |
| Stockholders Equity | 516.75M | 560.70M | 587.00M | 739.20M | 699.00M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 25.56M | 42.40M | 63.30M | 70.80M | 15.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 36.56M | 60.90M | 83.30M | 86.00M | 33.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -12.48M | -15.10M | -19.50M | 49.10M | -2.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -24.97M | -66.90M | -20.90M | -83.20M | -76.30M |
C&C Group Plc Technical Analysis
Negative
95.50
Price Trends
96.06
Negative
99.89
Negative
108.26
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.00
Negative
45.21
Neutral
58.53
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:CCR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 95.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 94.87, below the 50-day MA of 96.06, and below the 200-day MA of 108.26, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.00 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.21 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 58.53 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:CCR.
C&C Group Plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | £16.52B | 19.11 | 25.10% | 2.26% | 12.76% | 12.70% | |
71 Outperform | £919.91M | 43.81 | 9.32% | 2.10% | -11.80% | -8.61% | |
66 Neutral | £36.86B | 28.71 | 15.52% | 2.27% | -6.47% | -28.83% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | £668.60M | 14.31 | 14.27% | 3.11% | 4.02% | 18.51% | |
54 Neutral | £346.60M | 131.90 | 0.62% | 5.30% | -3.68% | -76.00% | |
52 Neutral | £43.91M | -7.30 | -10.61% | 2.37% | -20.43% | -38.55% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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C&C Group Plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
C&C Group Executives Acquire Shares Under UK Incentive Plan
Positive
Aug 19, 2026
CC Group plc has disclosed share purchases by three senior executives under its U.K. Share Incentive Plan. Chief Marketing Officer Cara Chambers, Chief People Officer Karen Bates and Chief Commercial Officer Paul Graham acquired partnership shares...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
C&C Group updates market on total voting rights and share capital
Neutral
Aug 5, 2026
CC Group plc has confirmed that, as of 31 July 2026, its issued share capital stands at 379,590,028 ordinary shares of €0.01 each, with 9,025,000 of those held in treasury without voting rights. This leaves a total of 370,565,028 voting righ...
Business Operations and Strategy
C&C Group Plans Glasgow Capital Markets Day to Deepen Investor Engagement
Positive
Aug 5, 2026
CC Group plc, the Dublin-headquartered premium drinks manufacturer and distributor behind Bulmers, Tennent’s and a portfolio of craft and premium brands, is enhancing its investor engagement as it continues to leverage its dominant distribut...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
C&C Group Executives Reinvest Dividends via Share Incentive Plan
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
CC Group plc has disclosed routine share transactions under its Share Incentive Plan, in which cash dividends paid on 12 June 2026 were reinvested on 24 July 2026 into ordinary shares for senior executives. The reinvestment, executed by the plan&#...
Business Operations and Strategy
C&C Group Executives Boost Holdings via Share Incentive Plan
Positive
Jul 21, 2026
CC Group Plc has disclosed that three senior executives have increased their shareholdings through the company’s UK Share Incentive Plan. Chief Marketing Officer Cara Chambers, Chief People Officer Karen Bates and Chief Commercial Officer Pa...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
C&C Group Wins Broad Shareholder Backing at 2026 AGM, Flags Concerns on Meeting Notice
Positive
Jul 10, 2026
CC Group plc has reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, confirming that all ordinary and special resolutions were approved on a poll. Shareholders backed the financial statements, a final dividend, board re-elections, share allot...
Other
C&C Group Executives Add Shares Through UK Incentive Plan
Positive
Jun 16, 2026
CC Group plc has disclosed that three senior executives bought ordinary shares under the company’s U.K. Share Incentive Plan, which allows eligible employees to acquire partnership shares from gross pay that are matched by the company. Chief...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
C&C Group Publishes FY2026 Annual Report and Sets Date for July AGM
Neutral
Jun 12, 2026
CC Group plc has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 28 February 2026, along with the formal Notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting and the associated proxy form, making these documents available to sharehold...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
C&C Group Updates Total Voting Rights to 370.6 Million Shares
Neutral
Jun 1, 2026
CC Group plc announced that as of 31 May 2026 its issued share capital stands at 379,590,028 ordinary shares of €0.01 each, of which 9,025,000 shares are held in treasury without voting rights. This leaves a total of 370,565,028 voting right...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
C&C Group Grants 2024 LTIP Awards and Refines Executive Incentive Targets
Positive
May 28, 2026
CC Group has granted new awards under its 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan to several senior executives, including CEO Roger White and CFO Adam Phillips, in the form of nil-cost options over ordinary shares. The awards are structured to vest based on...
Glossary
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