Berenberg Bank Downgrades A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) to Hold

Key Points

• Berenberg Bank downgraded A.G. BARR to “Hold” and cut its price target from GBX 800 to GBX 625, implying approximately 13.35% upside from the current price.
• Despite the downgrade, the stock retains a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating, with three analysts recommending Buy and one recommending Hold; the average target price is GBX 756.25.
• A.G. BARR reported quarterly earnings of GBX 24.99 per share, while supply-chain problems caused an estimated £10 million sales shortfall. Management maintained its full-year outlook and expects stronger performance as constraints ease.

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) was downgraded by investment analysts at Berenberg Bank to a "hold" rating in a research note issued on Thursday, Digital Look reports. They currently have a GBX 625 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of GBX 800. Berenberg Bank's price objective would suggest a potential upside of 13.35% from the company's current price.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Peel Hunt reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 800 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Shore Capital Group restated a "house stock" rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 800 price target on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of GBX 756.25.

A.G. BARR Price Performance

LON:BAG opened at GBX 551.40 on Thursday. The business's 50-day moving average price is GBX 606.57 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 623.81. The firm has a market cap of £611.93 million, a P/E ratio of 13.19, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.35. A.G. BARR has a 52-week low of GBX 543 and a 52-week high of GBX 715.32. The company has a quick ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.52.

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, September 29th. The company reported GBX 24.99 earnings per share for the quarter. A.G. BARR had a net margin of 10.03% and a return on equity of 13.40%. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that A.G. BARR will post 43.7109104 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about A.G. BARR

Here are the key news stories impacting A.G. BARR this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its full-year 2026 outlook and expects a stronger second half as supply constraints ease. Revenue increased 8.5%, supporting confidence that delayed sales can be recovered. Reuters: Irn-Bru maker AG Barr sees stronger second half as supply woes ease
• Positive Sentiment: The company announced an interim dividend for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, payable November 6, providing continued shareholder income. A.G. BARR announces interim dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: A.G. BARR reported quarterly earnings of 24.99 pence per share, with a 10.77% net margin and 14.27% return on equity. The results demonstrate profitability, but investors are focused more heavily on supply-related disruption and the outlook. A.G. BARR reports half-year earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Supply-chain problems caused an estimated £10 million sales shortfall, limiting first-half growth despite higher revenue. The disruption is the main reason the market has reacted cautiously to the results. AG Barr holds full-year outlook despite supply issues
• Negative Sentiment: The shares recently reached a new 12-month low and moved below the 200-day moving average, signaling weakening market momentum and potentially encouraging further selling by technical investors. A.G. BARR sets new 12-month low

A.G. BARR Company Profile

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value. Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love. Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G. Barr strives to grow its business both organically and through targeted acquisition.

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