Young & Co’s Brewery (LSE:YNGA) said on Thursday that it delivered standout trading over the Christmas period and confirmed plans to transfer its listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
The premium pub group reported like-for-like sales growth of 11.2% for the three weeks to 5 January, extending momentum from a strong comparative period last year. Trading was particularly robust across key festive dates, with like-for-like sales up 12.3% on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day combined.
Performance at the former City Pub estate was especially notable, with sales over Christmas and Boxing Day rising by 26%, underlining the successful integration of the acquired pubs into Young’s operating model.
For the 14-week period to 5 January, total managed revenue increased by 5.6%, while like-for-like managed revenue rose 5.7%. On a year-to-date basis, like-for-like managed revenue growth now stands at 5.4%.
Alongside the trading update, Young’s announced its intention to move its shares from AIM to the Main Market, with the transition expected to take place in the second quarter of 2026. The company said the move is designed to raise its corporate profile and broaden its appeal to both UK and international institutional investors.
Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young’s, said the group delivered a record-breaking festive period. “During the six weeks of the festive period, we recorded our highest ever sales in one day, setting multiple daily and weekly records across our estate,” he said.
The company added that its focus on operating premium, individual pubs continues to generate resilient growth, supported by sustained investment and disciplined capital allocation.
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