Greencore Group PLC (LSE:GNC) has upgraded its profit guidance after stronger-than-expected trading and an early boost from its takeover of Bakkavor helped it outperform the wider market. The FTSE 250 convenience food maker said adjusted operating profit for the 2026 financial year is now expected to come in above current City forecasts, which range from £234 million to £242 million, with a consensus of £224 million.
Greencore Group plc (GNCGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Greencore Group LON: GNC said its enlarged U.K. convenience foods business delivered higher first-half revenue and profit following the acquisition of Bakkavor UK, while management said integration work is progressing without disruption to service levels or customer relationships.
| Food Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Dalton T. Philips CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | 394181101 CUSIP |
| IE Country | 13,300 Employees | 9 Jan 2026 Last Dividend | 8 Dec 2016 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Greencore Group plc is a prominent force in the convenience food industry, with operations primarily spanning the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company undertakes the manufacture and sale of a wide range of convenience food products. It operates through various subsidiaries, orchestrating an extensive supply network that caters to numerous customer segments, including supermarkets, convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice providers, and other retailers. Aside from its core manufacturing activities, Greencore extends its expertise into finance, pension funding, and property management, showcasing a diversified business model within the food sector.
In addition to its expansive product portfolio, Greencore engages in finance activities, pension funding, and operates a property business, reflecting the company’s diversified interests beyond food manufacturing and distribution.