Revenue at pub company Fuller, Smith and Turner rose to £220.9m in the 26 weeks to 26th September, up from £207.5m in the same period in 2025.
Adjusted profit before tax increased by 25% to £28.2m (£22.5m in 2025), and statutory profit before tax came in at £28.5m (£21.1m).
Like-for-like sales in managed pubs and hotels rose by 6.1%, outperforming the market on average by 3%.
The company announced the acquisition of 12 new pubs and invested £14.2m in its existing estate.
Looking ahead, like-for-like sales for the first 32 weeks of the year, to 7th November, are up 5.8%. Christmas bookings are 16% ahead of the comparable period last year.
Following the strong first half performance, the company now expects adjusted profit before tax for full year 2027 to be ahead of current market expectations.
“I am delighted to be announcing another excellent set of results — the business is in great shape, and we continue to build on our positive momentum,” said Fuller’s executive chairman Simon Emeny.
“Enhanced by our continued share buyback programme, we have seen a rise in adjusted earnings per share of 33% to 39.81p.”
He added: “Across the business, we set ourselves up for success and our teams have delivered outstanding results, capitalising further on the opportunity presented by exceptional summer weather and the football World Cup.
“We had a clear focus, made good preparations in advance, and these results are a testament to those plans and the manner in which we have executed them, growing sales, volumes, and margin.”
