Young’s reports ‘exceptional’ festive trading

Young’s has reported a solid set of results for the 14 weeks ended 5 January 2026.

 

The operator of pubs and bedrooms in London and the South of England reported strong trading over Christmas and New Year with like-for-like sales for the three-weeks to 5 January increasing by 11.2%.

 

Over the course of the six weeks of the Christmas period, Young’s recorded its highest ever sales in one day, setting multiple daily and weekly records across the estate.

 

Like-for-like sales on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day were up 12.3%.

 

Total managed revenue for the 14 weeks period was up 5.6% and, on a like-for-like basis up 5.7%, while its year-to-date managed revenue like-for-like position now stands at 5.4%.

 

Simon Dodd, CEO of Young’s, said: “We are delighted with the outstanding trading performance in our pubs over the festive period. Once again, this demonstrates the ongoing appeal of our premium, well-invested offer and another amazing contribution from the talented and hard-working team at Young’s. 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.

 

“Young’s remains well-positioned to withstand the well-publicised headwinds facing our sector. We continue to invest in and innovate across our premium estate. We are focused on controlling the controllable and continuing to give our customers a great reason to come to our pubs.”

 

The food-led pub operator also noted its intention to move to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange following its increased growth and performance in recent years.

 

Dodd added: “Over the last two decades, AIM has provided a highly supportive environment for Young’s, helping us to realise our growth ambitions and secure vital funding, especially during the difficult period of the pandemic. We are very proud of the growth we have achieved and believe a move to the Main Market is a natural and exciting next step for Young’s, and one that will open the door to a wider group of investors.”

 

Young’s joins a raft of pub operators reporting excellent Christmas 2025 trading, including Urban Pubs & Bars, Fuller, Smith & Turner, Amber Taverns and Mitchell’s & Butlers.