UK's Greggs tops FTSE 250 after strong first-half profit growth
29/07/2026 08:21
BUZZ-UK's Greggs tops FTSE 250 after strong first-half profit growth ** British baker and fast-food chain Greggs GRG.L rises 10.3% to 1864p
** Stock is top pct gainer on FTSE mid-cap index .FTMC
** Reports ~20% rise in first-half pre-tax profit to £76 mln ($101.06 mln)
** Says profit growth reflects soft comparator period, growth in the grocery business
** Maintains expectations for the full-year outcome
** Stock up ~1% YTD, including today's move
($1 = 0.7520 pounds)
(Reporting by Krisha Bhatt in Bengaluru)