UK's Mitchells & Butlers, Fuller Smith climb as festive sales rise

Fuller Smith & Turner

15/01/2026 09:59

** Shares of British pub operator Mitchells and Butlers MAB.L up 1.4% at 278p; peer Fuller Smith FSTA.L up 1.4% at 722.2p

** MAB reports 7.7% like‑for‑like growth over core three‑week festive period, with the five key festive days delivering 10.5% growth

** FSTA reports 5.3% year‑to‑date like‑for‑like sales growth, boosted by strong 8% growth over the five‑week Christmas and New Year period

** In 2025, FSTA rose ~17%, MAB gained ~7%

(Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)

((Tuhina@thomsonreuters.com))