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U.K. (FTSE) Beverage Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D-3.3%
  • 3M-2.6%
  • 1Y-14.3%
  • YTD-16.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Beverage industry has dropped 3.3%, driven by Diageo declining 5.8%. On the other hand Fevertree Drinks is actually up 17%. Overall the industry is down 14% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Beverage Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 16 Sep 2025UK£58.1bUK£27.3bUK£2.6b23.4x22.2x2.1x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025UK£62.4bUK£27.2bUK£2.6b24.3x23.9x2.3x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025UK£60.7bUK£26.8bUK£3.4b20.1x17.6x2.3x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025UK£60.3bUK£26.6bUK£3.4b20.5x17.5x2.3x
Wed, 07 May 2025UK£65.0bUK£26.9bUK£3.4b20x19.3x2.4x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025UK£61.2bUK£27.1bUK£3.4b18.5x17.9x2.3x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025UK£62.9bUK£27.5bUK£3.5b18.3x18x2.3x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025UK£68.4bUK£27.6bUK£3.6b18.5x19x2.5x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024UK£71.3bUK£29.2bUK£3.7b18.8x19.2x2.4x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024UK£69.3bUK£29.3bUK£3.7b19.3x18.7x2.4x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024UK£75.2bUK£28.6bUK£3.6b19.9x20.9x2.6x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024UK£72.3bUK£28.6bUK£3.6b20.2x20.2x2.5x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024UK£72.2bUK£29.1bUK£3.6b22.7x19.8x2.5x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024UK£72.6bUK£29.7bUK£3.9b20.9x18.6x2.4x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024UK£74.8bUK£30.1bUK£4.1b19.5x18.3x2.5x
Thu, 09 May 2024UK£77.8bUK£30.5bUK£4.2b19x18.7x2.6x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024UK£77.3bUK£30.3bUK£4.1b19.1x18.8x2.6x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024UK£80.5bUK£30.2bUK£4.1b24.9x19.6x2.7x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024UK£77.7bUK£29.9bUK£4.0b25.9x19.6x2.6x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023UK£77.3bUK£30.2bUK£4.5b25.9x17.3x2.6x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023UK£76.4bUK£30.2bUK£4.5b23.3x17x2.5x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023UK£82.2bUK£30.2bUK£4.5b18.5x18.1x2.7x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023UK£85.9bUK£30.1bUK£4.5b19x19x2.9x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023UK£87.0bUK£29.9bUK£4.5b17.5x19.2x2.9x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023UK£90.0bUK£29.1bUK£4.2b21.1x21.5x3.1x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023UK£89.7bUK£29.0bUK£4.2b21.1x21.4x3.1x
Fri, 12 May 2023UK£96.8bUK£29.1bUK£4.2b24.3x23.1x3.3x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023UK£97.2bUK£29.2bUK£4.2b23.1x23.2x3.3x
Tue, 07 Mar 2023UK£93.4bUK£29.2bUK£4.2b22x22.2x3.2x
Thu, 02 Feb 2023UK£92.6bUK£28.3bUK£4.2b17.5x21.9x3.3x
Sat, 31 Dec 2022UK£95.2bUK£26.8bUK£3.9b17.5x24.4x3.6x
Mon, 28 Nov 2022UK£98.5bUK£26.6bUK£3.9b18.7x25.3x3.7x
Wed, 26 Oct 2022UK£94.7bUK£26.3bUK£3.9b19.4x24.6x3.6x
Fri, 23 Sep 2022UK£97.7bUK£26.3bUK£3.8b23.2x25.5x3.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£97.7bTotal Earnings: UK£3.8bTotal Revenue: UK£26.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Beverage Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the British Beverage industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Beverage industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Consumer Staples industry?

GB Market0.46%
Consumer Staples-1.36%
Beverage-3.29%
Soft Drinks0.29%
Brewers-0.65%
Distillers and Wine Makers-4.56%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Distillers and Wine Makers industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 39.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Brewers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 32.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Distillers and Wine Makers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 13% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 39% per year.
  • In contrast, the Soft Drinks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.5% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
FEVR Fevertree DrinksUK£9.1516.6%
+UK£151.6m		18.0%PE42.8x

Latest News

DIS
UK£0.0014
Distil
7D
-48.1%
1Y
-40.0%
CDGP
UK£0.42
Chapel Down Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-18.3%
FEVR
UK£9.15
Fevertree Drinks
7D
16.6%
1Y
18.0%
ART
UK£0.42
Artisanal Spirits
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-3.4%
BAG
UK£7.00
A.G. BARR
7D
-1.0%
1Y
6.1%
DGE
UK£18.47
Diageo
7D
-5.8%
1Y
-25.1%
CCH
UK£36.90
Coca-Cola HBC
7D
-1.3%
1Y
31.7%

Nigeria And Egypt Will Drive Upside Through Shifting Consumer Trends

Coca-Cola HBC’s consensus price target was raised slightly to £41.26, as analysts cite strong operational momentum, robust Q2 growth above expectations, and the prospect of FY25 EBIT guidance upgrades, though some caution that greater upside exists elsewhere in the sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect management to raise FY25 organic EBIT growth guidance to 9%-13% following strong first half results.
NICL
UK£11.15
Nichols
7D
-2.2%
1Y
4.2%

Expanding Local Production Will Transform Beverage Supply Chains

Key Takeaways Expansion of local manufacturing, supply chain upgrades, and ERP-driven efficiencies are set to boost margins and diversify growth across emerging and established markets. Health-focused innovation and sustainability initiatives position Nichols for increased market share, regulatory alignment, and long-term margin resilience.
CCR
UK£1.66
C&C Group
7D
-1.3%
1Y
8.2%

Brand And Digital Investments Will Secure Future Market Strength

Key Takeaways Investment in brand innovation, premium products, and digital customer engagement is positioning C&C for sustainable revenue and margin growth as consumer preferences evolve. Expansion into low and no-alcohol options, along with operational efficiencies and a recovering distribution business, diversifies revenue streams and strengthens competitive positioning.