Marston's (MARS): Profit upgrade
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21 Jul 2026 · guidance raised · -4% on the day · +0% until the next step
Our new Grandstand pubs have been leading the way and continue to perform ahead of expectations, while our accelerated investment programme is driving further trading momentum and enhancing guest expe
13 Oct 2026 · guidance raised · third in 12 months · +8% since
We have delivered a third consecutive year of significant profit growth, margin improvements and strong recurring free cash flow.
Profit upgrade
guidance raised · third in 12 months
Directionahead of expectations / raised
Reaction on the day+15%
In 12 months3 statements in the same direction
Company's wordsWe have delivered a third consecutive year of significant profit growth, margin improvements and strong recurring free cash flow. ↗
As of 13 Oct 2026 ↗
Since Oct 2023: 1145 situations of this kind; median share price +0% six months after they opened
Every step · 2
- 21 Jul 2026 guidance raised · -4% on the day – Our new Grandstand pubs have been leading the way and continue to perform ahead of expectations, while our accelerated investment programme is driving... ↗
- 13 Oct 2026 guidance raised · third in 12 months – We have delivered a third consecutive year of significant profit growth, margin improvements and strong recurring free cash flow. ↗
What is happening
Marston's: Profit upgrade – guidance raised · third in 12 months. ['guidance raised · third in 12 months']
- In short
- Marston's raised its guidance on 13 Oct 2026; the shares moved +15% on the day. It is the third such statement in 12 months.
- Announced
- 21 Jul 2026 · guidance raised · -4% on the day
- Latest
- 13 Oct 2026 · guidance raised · +15% on the day
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