A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Reaches New 12-Month Low – Here’s What Happened

A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday. The company traded as low as GBX 572 and last traded at GBX 578.95, with a volume of 161343 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 599.

A.G. BARR News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting A.G. BARR this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its full-year 2026 outlook and expects a stronger second half as supply constraints ease. Revenue increased 8.5%, supporting confidence that delayed sales can be recovered. Reuters: Irn-Bru maker AG Barr sees stronger second half as supply woes ease
• Positive Sentiment: The company announced an interim dividend for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, payable November 6, providing continued shareholder income. A.G. BARR announces interim dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: A.G. BARR reported quarterly earnings of 24.99 pence per share, with a 10.77% net margin and 14.27% return on equity. The results demonstrate profitability, but investors are focused more heavily on supply-related disruption and the outlook. A.G. BARR reports half-year earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Supply-chain problems caused an estimated £10 million sales shortfall, limiting first-half growth despite higher revenue. The disruption is the main reason the market has reacted cautiously to the results. AG Barr holds full-year outlook despite supply issues
• Negative Sentiment: The shares recently reached a new 12-month low and moved below the 200-day moving average, signaling weakening market momentum and potentially encouraging further selling by technical investors. A.G. BARR sets new 12-month low

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently weighed in on BAG. Berenberg Bank cut shares of A.G. BARR to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the company from GBX 800 to GBX 625 in a research note on Thursday. Shore Capital Group reaffirmed a “house stock” rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 price target on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Peel Hunt reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, A.G. BARR currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 756.25.

A.G. BARR Stock Performance

The company has a market capitalization of £613.70 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.23, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.35. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 606.57 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 623.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.52, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.99.

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, September 29th. The company reported GBX 24.99 EPS for the quarter. A.G. BARR had a return on equity of 13.40% and a net margin of 10.03%. As a group, analysts forecast that A.G. BARR p.l.c. will post 43.7109104 earnings per share for the current year.

About A.G. BARR

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value.

Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love.

Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G. Barr strives to grow its business both organically and through targeted acquisition.