UK's Marston's dips on muted sales

Marstons

28/01/2026 08:52

** Shares of UK pub group Marston's MARS.L slump as much as 13.6% to 59.5p

** Co reports flat like-for-like sales vs same period last year over the 17 weeks to 24 January

** JPM analysts noted that given the stock’s strong YTD performance, today’s softer top‑line sales update may exert short‑term downward pressure on the share price

** However, co's Board remains confident in delivering FY consensus expectations for underlying profit before tax of 78.7 million pounds ($108.6 million)

** In 2025, stock rose 34.3%

($1 = 0.7247 pounds)

 (Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)

 ((Tuhina@thomsonreuters.com))