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Glanbia : Full Year 2025 Results (Glanbia Full Year 25 Results)
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Glanbia plc 2025 Full Year Results
Preliminary Statement of Results for the year ended 3 January 2026
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25 February 2026
Glanbia Full Year 2025 results
Robust delivery with adjusted EPS1 of 134.93 $cent25 February 2026 - Glanbia plc ("Glanbia", the "Group", the "Company", the "plc"), the 'Better Nutrition company', announces its preliminary results for the 2025 financial year ended 3 January 2026 ("2025" or "FY25").
FY25 highlights2:Like-for-like ("LFL") revenue and volume growth across all three segments;
Group financial performance:
Revenue of $3.9 billion (2024: $3.8 billion), an increase of 2.3% (+2.8% reported)
EBITDA of $499.1 million (2024: $551.3 million), a decline of 9.4% (-9.5% reported)
Adjusted EPS of 134.93 $cent (2024: 140.03 $cent), a decline of 3.4% (-3.6% reported)
Basic EPS of 73.16 $cent (2024: 63.21 $cent), an increase of 19.7% (+15.7% reported)
Performance Nutrition ("PN"):
Pro-forma LFL revenue growth3 of +4.5% with volume +3.6%
Optimum Nutrition delivered LFL revenue growth of +6.4% with double digit growth in the second half
EBITDA margin of 13.0% (2024: 16.9%), a reported decline of 390bps driven by record whey input costs
Health & Nutrition ("H&N")4:
LFL revenue growth of +6.8% with strong volume growth across premix and flavour solutions businesses driven by good demand across end-use markets
EBITDA margin of 18.4% (2024: 17.7%) on a reported basis
Dairy Nutrition ("DN")4:
LFL volume growth +4.2% driven by strong demand for protein solutions
EBITDA of $149.5m (2024: $147.2 million) on a reported basis
Capital allocation:
Recommended final dividend per share of 25.67 €cent; representing a total 2025 dividend of 42.87 €cent, a 10% increase on prior year, representing a payout ratio of 35.9%
Returned approximately €197 million to shareholders in the year via share buybacks
Further €100 million buyback authorisation approved by the Board for 2026
Strong balance sheet with year-end net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.08 times (2024: 0.81 times)
Strategic updates:
Sale of non-core brands, SlimFast and Body & Fit, in PN
Acquisitions of Sweetmix and Scicore5, building out further global scale in H&N
Continued momentum on Group-wide transformation programme, targeting annual cost savings of at least $60 million by 2027
New medium-term targets for 2026-2028 set out at the Group's Capital Markets Day held on 19 November 2025
2026 outlook:In line with the Company's medium-term targets, Glanbia expects to deliver adjusted EPS growth of 7% to 11% constant currency and operating cash conversion of 85%+ in FY 2026
Segmental performance is expected to be in line with the Group's medium-term targets.
1Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
2All changes are shown on a constant currency basis unless otherwise stated. FY 2024 comparison has 53 weeks versus FY 2025 which has 52 weeks.
3Pro-forma like-for-like ("LFL") revenue growth for PN excludes SlimFast and Body & Fit revenues in both years.
4On 6 November 2024, Glanbia announced a change in the operating model, separating Glanbia Nutritionals into two new segments, Health & Nutrition ("H&N") and Dairy Nutrition ("DN"). From 5 January 2025, Glanbia has reported results in line with the revised segment structure. Comparative segment information for full year 2024 was restated for comparability purposes. The change does not impact total Group or PN revenue or margins. Further details are referenced in Note 1 ('Material accounting policy information') of the financial statements.
5Agreement was reached in November 2025 for the acquisition of Scicore Nutra ("Scicore"), which completed post year end.
Commenting today Hugh McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, said:"I am pleased to report that the Group delivered a robust performance in 2025 despite a challenging macroeconomic and operating environment, with adjusted EPS of 134.93 $c.
We delivered volume and like-for-like revenue growth across all three segments, with performance somewhat offset by record whey inflation. Optimum Nutrition delivered double digit volume growth in the second half of the year. We also saw strong volume growth across Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition.
We generated excellent cash flow, with 91% operating cash conversion, allowing us to invest in our brands and ingredients and return cash to shareholders. We increased our dividend by 10% and returned approximately €197 million to shareholders via our share buyback programme. Today we are announcing the Board has approved authority for an additional €100 million of share buybacks.
We continue to execute against our strategic priorities including the acquisition of Sweetmix and Scicore and progressed capacity expansion within H&N. In parallel, we are advancing our group-wide transformation programme, targeting annual cost savings of $60 million by 2027.
Glanbia is a protein powerhouse at the heart of better nutrition with a portfolio of world-class brands and ingredients that help consumers globally achieve their everyday fitness, health and nutrition goals. In line with our new medium-term guidance, we expect adjusted EPS growth of 7% to 11% constant currency in 2026, which will be driven by category and end-use market demand and a strong operating performance across all three segments."
Summary financials6FY25 results $m | 2025 | 2024 | Reported change | Constant currency change7 |
Wholly-owned business (pre-exceptional) | ||||
Revenue | 3,946.4 | 3,839.7 | 2.8% | 2.3% |
EBITDA | 499.1 | 551.3 | (9.5%) | (9.4%) |
EBITDA margin | 12.6% | 14.4% | (180bps) | (170bps) |
Share of profit after tax (pre-exceptional) 11.1 0.1
Profit after tax (pre-exceptional) 283.9 310.3Adjusted EPS ($ cent) | 134.93 | 140.03 | (3.6%) | (3.4%) |
Basic EPS ($ cent) | 73.16 | 63.21 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
Volume | Price | Like-for-like | Acquisitions/ (disposals) | 53rd week | Total constant currency | |
Performance Nutrition | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% | (1.9%) | (1.8%) | (0.9%) |
Health & Nutrition | 7.4% | (0.6%) | 6.8% | 6.5% | (1.8%) | 11.5% |
Dairy Nutrition | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.0% | - | (2.2%) | 2.8% |
Total wholly-owned businesses | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% | 0.1% | (2.0%) | 2.3% |
6This release contains certain alternative performance measures. Detailed explanation of the key performance indicators and non-IFRS performance measures can be found in the glossary on pages 35 to 42.
7Referred to herein as "constant currency change" or "total constant currency". To arrive at the constant currency change, the average exchange rate for the current period is applied to the reported result from the same period in the prior year. The average US dollar euro exchange rate for 2025 was $1 = €0.8838 (2024: $1 = €0.9246).
Revenue, EBITDA and Margin2025 | 2024* | |||||
$m - pre-exceptional | Revenue | EBITDA | Margin % | Revenue | EBITDA | Margin % |
Performance Nutrition | 1,801.1 | 233.8 | 13.0% | 1,806.7 | 305.4 | 16.9% |
Health & Nutrition | 628.5 | 115.8 | 18.4% | 558.1 | 98.7 | 17.7% |
Dairy Nutrition | 1,516.8 | 149.5 | 9.9% | 1,474.9 | 147.2 | 10.0% |
Total wholly-owned businesses | 3,946.4 | 499.1 | 12.6% | 3,839.7 | 551.3 | 14.4% |
*Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition restated to reflect the changes in reportable segments.
2025 full year overviewGlanbia delivered a robust financial and operating performance in 2025. Group revenue was $3,946.4 million (2024:
$3,839.7 million), up 2.3% constant currency (up 2.8% reported). Group EBITDA (before exceptional items) was
$499.1 million (2024: $551.3 million), down 9.4% constant currency (down 9.5% reported). Group pre-exceptional profit after tax was $283.9 million (2024: $310.3 million), down 8.2% constant currency (down 8.5% reported).
Adjusted EPS was 134.93 $cent (2024: 140.03 $cent), down 3.4% constant currency (down 3.6% reported).
Balance sheet and financingThe Group's continued focus on cash management delivered a strong performance with an Operating Cash Flow ("OCF") of $454.4 million (2024: $485.1 million), which represents an OCF conversion of 91.0% (2024: 88.0%). At year end, the Group had net debt of $526.0 million (2024: $436.0 million). Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 1.08 times (2024: 0.81 times). The Group had committed debt facilities of $1.4 billion (2024: $1.3 billion) with a weighted average maturity of 2.7 years (2024: 3.8 years).
Capital investmentGlanbia's total capital expenditure (on tangible and intangible assets) was $84.8 million (2024: $87.1 million). Strategic investment totalled $51.2 million and included ongoing capacity enhancement, business integrations, and IT investments to drive further efficiencies in operations. Total capital expenditure for 2026 is expected to be $100 million to $110 million and will include significant capacity expansion in H&N in the US, China and Europe. Glanbia's ability to generate cash and its available debt facilities ensure the Group has considerable capacity to finance future investments.
Dividend per shareThe Board is recommending a final dividend of 25.67 €cent per share which brings the total dividend for the year to
42.87 €cent per share, a 10% increase on prior year. This total dividend represents a payout ratio of 35.9% of 2025 adjusted EPS, which is within the Company's new target payout ratio of 30% to 40%. The final dividend will be paid on 1 May 2026 to shareholders on the share register on 20 March 2026. Irish withholding tax will be deducted at the standard rate where appropriate. Euro remains the Company's primary dividend payment currency.
Share buybackDuring the year, Glanbia purchased and cancelled approximately 15 million ordinary shares, representing 5.8% of the total issued ordinary shares at the beginning of 2025, for an average price of €13.10 per share at a total cost of approximately €197 million (2024: €102 million). Today, the Group is announcing that the Board has approved a further €100 million share buyback authority in 2026 as part of its disciplined capital allocation policy, of which the first €50 million tranche will be launched today.
Strategic updatesThe Group continued to progress its group-wide transformation programme, targeting annual cost savings of $60 million by 2027. The programme comprises four key pillars: simplification of the Group's operating model, unlocking supply chain efficiencies, accelerating digital transformation, and optimisation of the Group's portfolio. The Group completed the sale of non-core brands, SlimFast and Body & Fit during the year and announced the acquisitions of Sweetmix and Scicore.
Board changesThe following Board changes took place at the Company since the beginning of 2025.
On 30 April 2025, Dan O'Connor retired from the Board and Senan Murphy was appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director. On appointment, Mr. Murphy was also appointed Chair of the Sustainability Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Gerard O'Brien retired from the Board on 11 June 2025 and Bill Carroll was appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director on 12 June 2025.
On 31 December 2025, Donard Gaynor retired as Group Chair. On the same date, Paul Duffy stepped down as Chair and member of the Audit Committee. Senan Murphy was appointed Chair of the Audit Committee in his place.
On 1 January 2026, Paul Duffy was appointed as Group Chair and Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee.
The Board has approved a number of changes to committee membership, as follows:
On 1 March 2026, Gabriella Parisse will join the Audit Committee and Senan Murphy will join the Nomination and Governance Committee;
On 31 August 2026, Kimberly Underhill will step down from the Audit Committee; and
On 1 September 2026, Ilona Haaijer will join the Audit Committee.
Thomas Phelan has confirmed that he intends to retire from the Board at the conclusion of the Company's annual general meeting ("AGM") on 29 April 2026. Following this change, the Board will be comprised of 11 members: the Chair, two Executive Directors and eight Non-Executive Directors, including two representatives from Tirlán Co-Operative Society Limited, the Company's largest shareholder.
SustainabilityGlanbia is focused on delivering against our commitments and integrating sustainability within our strategic decisions. The Group delivered an 8.8% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions in 2025 versus the previous year. In addition, the Group continued to make progress across our other environmental commitments, including those related to climate, water, waste and consumer packaging.
2026 outlookBased on the current market environment, the Group expects to deliver adjusted EPS in the range of 7% to 11% on a constant currency basis and operating cash flow conversion of 85%+ in FY 2026 in line with the Group's medium-term targets as outlined at our Capital Markets Day in November 2025. Segmental performance is also expected to be in line with the Group's medium-term segmental targets.
The Group remains confident in delivering the financial ambition outlined at its Capital Markets Day in November 2025, which is as follows:
2026 - 2028 financial ambition | Ambition |
Group annual targets: Adjusted EPS growth (on a constant currency basis) | 7% - 11% |
OCF conversion % | +85% |
Return on Capital Employed ("ROCE") | 10% - 13% |
Dividend payout ratio | 30% - 40% |
Segmental targets: PN annual organic revenue growth (excluding brands disposed of in 2025) | 5% - 7% |
PN total 3-year EBITDA margin progression (from FY 2025 reported base) | Up to 250bps |
H&N annual organic revenue growth | 4% - 6% |
H&N EBITDA margin range | 17% - 19% |
DN annual EBITDA range | $150 - $160 million |
(Commentary on percentage movements is on a constant currency basis throughout unless otherwise stated)
Performance Nutrition$m | 2025 | 2024 | Reported change | Constant currency change |
Revenue | 1,801.1 | 1,806.7 | (0.3%) | (0.9%) |
EBITDA | 233.8 | 305.4 | (23.4%) | (23.2%) |
EBITDA margin | 13.0% | 16.9% | (390bps) | (380bps) |
PN total revenue decreased by 0.9% driven by LFL revenue growth of 2.8% offset by a 1.9% decrease from the impact of the disposals and a 1.8% decrease from the impact of the 53rd week. PN pro-forma LFL revenue growth3 of 4.5% was driven by a 3.6% increase in volume and a 0.9% increase in price.
PN Americas, which represented 63% of PN revenue8, saw pro-forma LFL revenue3 increase by 1.3%. This was driven by category growth, increased distribution and innovation, somewhat offset by declines in the specialty channel and competitive challenges in the club channel in the first half of the year. Growth was volume led with price increases implemented in Q4.
PN International, which represented 37% of PN revenue8, saw pro-forma LFL revenue3 increase by 10.5%. Growth was driven by strong volume and pricing growth in the Optimum Nutrition brand across protein powders and energy in key priority markets including the UK, Australia, India and China, and was supported by PN's global supply chain footprint, enabling local innovation across key regions.
Optimum Nutrition, which represented 75% of PN revenue8 in FY 2025, delivered a 6.4% increase in LFL revenue, with a sequential improvement during the year with double digit volume growth in the second half offsetting declines in the first half of the year. Optimum Nutrition delivered US measured consumption growth9 of 3.4% in the last 52 weeks.
PN EBITDA decreased by 23.2% versus prior year to $233.8 million and EBITDA margin decreased by 380 basis points to 13.0%, driven by record inflation in whey input costs.
Health & Nutrition$m | 2025 | 2024 | Reported change | Constant currency change |
Revenue | 628.5 | 558.1 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
EBITDA | 115.8 | 98.7 | 17.3% | 16.7% |
EBITDA margin | 18.4% | 17.7% | +70bps | +80bps |
Health & Nutrition is a leading global ingredient solutions business, providing value added ingredient and flavour solutions to a range of attractive, high-growth end-use markets.
H&N total revenue increased by 11.5% with a 6.5% increase from the impact of acquisitions, somewhat offset by a decrease of 1.8% from the impact of the 53rd week. H&N LFL revenue increased by 6.8% in 2025. This was driven by a 7.4% increase in volume, offset by a 0.6% decrease in price. The volume increase was driven by good growth across both premix and flavour solutions, with particularly strong growth in Europe and Asia.
H&N EBITDA increased by 16.7% versus prior year to $115.8 million and EBITDA margin increased by 80 basis points to 18.4%. This was predominantly due to full year impact of Flavor Producers to the H&N portfolio and strong volume performance, partially offset by the impact of tariffs in the second half of the year.
The Group completed the acquisition of Sweetmix for initial consideration of approximately $41 million plus contingent consideration. Sweetmix is a Brazil-based nutritional premix and ingredients solutions business that enables H&N to continue to expand in Latin America. The acquisition of Scicore, announced in November 2025, completed post year end for total consideration of approximately $16 million including deferred consideration. Scicore is a manufacturing facility in India, providing in-market manufacturing for both Health & Nutrition and Performance Nutrition.
8All percentages shown for PN revenue exclude SlimFast and Body & Fit.
9Consumption growth is US measured channels and includes online, FDMC (Food, Drug, Mass, Club) and specialty channels. Data compiled from published external sources and Glanbia estimates for the 52 week period to 3 January 2026.
Dairy Nutrition$m | 2025 | 2024 | Reported change | Constant currency change |
Revenue | 1,516.8 | 1,474.9 | 2.8% | 2.8% |
EBITDA | 149.5 | 147.2 | 1.6% | 1.7% |
EBITDA margin | 9.9% | 10.0% | (10bps) | (10bps) |
Dairy Nutrition is a leading producer of whey proteins and American-style cheddar cheese in the US and provides a wide range of colostrum bioactives and functional protein solutions.
DN total revenue increased by 2.8%. LFL revenue increased by 5.0% in 2025 with a 4.2% increase in volume driven by strong protein solutions demand, targeting the high-protein ready-to-eat category, and a 0.8% increase in price driven by strong whey prices, somewhat offset by negative cheese markets in the second half of the year. This was offset by a decrease of 2.2% from the impact of the 53rd week. We also continued to see good demand for colostrum bioactives, which targets gut health and immunity.
DN EBITDA increased by 1.7% versus prior year to $149.5 million and EBITDA margin decreased by 10 basis points to 9.9%.
Joint Venture (Glanbia share)$m | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
Share of joint venture profit after tax | 11.1 | 0.1 | 11.0 |
The Group's share of joint venture profit after tax increased by $11.0 million to $11.1 million, largely driven by improved dairy market dynamics in the US.
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Full Year 2025 Finance Review
Full year 2025 results summary (pre-exceptional) $m | 2025 | 2024 | Reported change | Constant currency change |
Revenue | 3,946.4 | 3,839.7 | 2.8% | 2.3% |
EBITDA | 499.1 | 551.3 | (9.5%) | (9.4%) |
EBITDA margin | 12.6% | 14.4% | (180 bps) | (170 bps) |
- Amortisation of intangible assets | (75.3) | (82.1) | ||
- Depreciation of PPE & ROU Assets | (73.5) | (73.1) | ||
- Net finance costs | (29.4) | (26.8) | ||
- Share of results of joint venture | 11.1 | 0.1 | ||
- Income taxes | (48.1) | (59.1) | ||
Profit for the year | 283.9 | 310.3 | ||
Basic EPS | 73.16c | 63.21c | 15.7% | 19.7% |
Adjusted EPS | 134.93c | 140.03c | (3.6%) | (3.4%) |
Revenue increased in 2025 by 2.3% versus prior year on a constant currency basis (2.8% reported) to $3.9 billion, driven by volume increases of 3.7%, pricing increases of 0.5%, net acquisition/disposals related increase of 0.1%, partially offset by the impact of the 53rd week of 2.0%. Detailed analysis of revenue is set out within the operations review.
EBITDA (pre-exceptional)EBITDA before exceptional items decreased by 9.4% constant currency (9.5% reported) to $499.1 million (2024:$551.3 million), mainly due to elevated input costs inflation in Performance Nutrition. EBITDA margin in FY 2025 was 12.6% compared to 14.4% in 2024, representing a reported decrease of 180 basis points. Detailed analysis of EBITDA is set out within the operations review.
Net finance costs (pre-exceptional)Net finance costs (pre-exceptional) increased by $2.6 million to $29.4 million (2024: $26.8 million). The increase was primarily driven by an increase in average net financial indebtedness resulting from the full year impact of the Flavor Producers acquisition in late-April 2024. The Group's average interest rate was 4.2% (2024: 4.6%). Glanbia operates a policy of fixing a significant proportion of its interest rate exposure.
Share of results of joint venture (pre-exceptional)The Group's share of joint ventures profit after tax (pre-exceptional) increased by $11.0 million to $11.1 million, due to improved dairy market dynamics.
Income taxesThe 2025 pre-exceptional tax charge decreased by $11.0 million to $48.1 million (2024: $59.1 million). This represents an effective tax rate, excluding joint venture, of 15.0% (2024: 16.0%). The tax credit on exceptional items is $22.2 million (2024: credit of $15.8 million) and relates primarily to the loss on disposal of SlimFast and Body & Fit and impairment of the LevlUp business. The Group currently expects that its effective tax rate for 2026 will be in the range of 14% to 16%.
Exceptional items$m | 2025 | 2024 |
Group-wide transformation programme (note 1) | 55.4 | 18.0 |
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries (note 2) | 45.7 | - |
Impairment of intangible assets (note 3) | 16.5 | 91.4 |
Acquisition and integration costs (note 4) | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Impairment of non-core assets held for sale (note 5) | - | 46.0 |
Pension related costs (note 6) | - | 0.3 |
Total | 122.8 | 161.4 |
Exceptional tax credit | (22.2) | (15.8) |
Total exceptional charge for the year | 100.6 | 145.6 |
Details of the exceptional items are as follows:
Group-wide transformation programme: On 6 November 2024, a group-wide transformation programme was announced to drive efficiencies across the new operating model and support the next phase of growth. This multi-year programme is focused on driving efficiencies across the Group's operating model and supply chains while leveraging the Group's digital transformation capabilities.
During 2025 the Group incurred costs of $55.4 million (2024: $18.0 million) primarily related to advisory fees and people related costs.
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries: This primarily relates to the loss on disposal of SlimFast and Body & Fit operations. Both transactions concluded during 2025 and the loss represents the difference between proceeds received, (net of associated costs) and the carrying value of the investments.
Impairment of intangible assets: A non-cash impairment charge of $16.5 million has been recognised during the year in respect of the LevlUp cash generating unit reflecting challenges in the business impacting performance.
In the prior year, a non-cash impairment charge of $91.4 million was recognised in respect of the SlimFast Americas cash generating unit reflecting continuing challenges in the weight management category impacting the brand's performance. The SlimFast business was disposed of during 2025 (see note 2 above).
Acquisition and integration costs: Relate to the transaction and integration costs associated with recent acquisitions.
Impairment of non-core assets held for sale: The prior year charge relates to fair value adjustments to reduce the carrying value of assets held for sale to recoverable value. The assets related to the Benelux Direct-To-Consumer ("DTC") online branded business (Body & Fit Sportsnutrition B.V.). Following the completion of a portfolio review, these assets and liabilities were determined to be non-core and a decision was made to divest of them, resulting in the designation as held for sale at 2024 year end. The business was disposed of during 2025 (see note 2 above).
Pension related costs: Prior year costs relate to the restructure of certain legacy defined benefit pension schemes in the UK.
Profit after tax comprises pre-exceptional profit of $283.9 million (2024: $310.3 million). The $26.4 million decrease in pre-exceptional profit after tax is driven by lower profits in Performance Nutrition.
Exceptional charges after tax of $100.6 million in the year predominantly related to group-wide transformation programme, loss on disposal of subsidiaries and non-cash impairments. In the prior year, exceptional charges of
$145.6 million mainly related to non-cash impairments in the PN business.
Profit after tax and exceptionals for the year was $183.3 million compared to $164.7 million in 2024.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)Basic EPS increased by 19.7% on a constant currency basis (15.7% reported), driven by lower exceptional costs.
Adjusted EPS is a Key Performance Indicator ("KPI") of the Group, a key metric guided to the market and a key element of Executive Director and senior management remuneration. Adjusted EPS decreased by 3.4% constant currency (3.6% reported) in the year.
Foreign exchangeGroup results are impacted by year-on-year fluctuations in exchange rates versus the US dollar. Key non-US dollar currencies for the Group over the year were euro and Pound sterling, for which average and year-end rates were as follows:
1 US dollar = | Average 2025 2024 | Year-end 2025 2024 | ||
euro | 0.8838 | 0.9246 | 0.8532 | 0.9710 |
Pound sterling | 0.7578 | 0.7827 | 0.7439 | 0.8058 |
Cash flow generation and conversion
$m | 2025 | 2024 |
EBITDA (pre-exceptional) | 499.1 | 551.3 |
Movement in working capital (pre-exceptional) | (11.1) | (37.5) |
Business-sustaining capital expenditure | (33.6) | (28.7) |
Operating cash flow | 454.4 | 485.1 |
Net interest and tax paid | (83.9) | (65.7) |
Payment of lease liabilities | (23.3) | (23.7) |
Dividends received from related parties | 12.5 | 5.0 |
Other inflows | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Free cash flow | 359.8 | 402.5 |
Strategic capital expenditure | (51.2) | (58.4) |
Dividends paid to Company shareholders | (117.8) | (104.4) |
Purchase of own shares under share buyback | (226.9) | (111.4) |
Exceptional cash paid | (55.8) | (22.7) |
Acquisitions/disposals | 6.1 | (297.0) |
Net cash flow | (85.8) | (191.4) |
Exchange translation | (5.3) | 2.4 |
Cash net of borrowings acquired on acquisition | 1.1 | 1.7 |
Net debt movement | (90.0) | (187.3) |
Opening net debt | (436.0) | (248.7) |
Closing net debt | (526.0) | (436.0) |
Operating cash flow ("OCF") is a Group KPI guided to the market and is an element of Executive Director and senior management remuneration. The Group's OCF was $454.4 million in the year (2024: $485.1 million). The decrease in OCF versus prior year reflects lower profitability partially offset by reduced working capital outflow. This represents a strong cash conversion on EBITDA of 91% (2024: 88%). The OCF conversion target for the year was 80%.
The Group's free cash flow ("FCF") amounted to $359.8 million versus $402.5 million in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to lower OCF and higher interest and tax payments.
Capital allocated for the benefit of shareholders includes regular dividend payments of $117.8 million (2024: $104.4 million) and share buybacks of $226.9 million (2024: $111.4 million).
The 2025 net inflow for acquisitions/disposals primarily relates to the proceeds from the disposal of SlimFast and Body & Fit, partially offset by the consideration paid for Sweetmix. The 2024 outflow relates to the consideration paid for Flavor Producers.
Group financing | ||
Financing measures | 2025 | 2024 |
Net debt ($m) | 526.0 | 436.0 |
Net debt: adjusted EBITDA | 1.08 times | 0.81 times |
Adjusted EBIT: adjusted net finance cost | 13.7 times | 16.7 times |
The Group's financial position continues to be strong. At year end 2025, net debt was $526.0 million (2024: $436.0 million), an increase of $90.0 million from prior year and the Group had committed debt facilities of $1.4 billion (2024:
$1.3 billion) with a weighted average maturity of 2.7 years (2024: 3.8 years). Glanbia's ability to generate cash, as well as available debt facilities ensures the Group has considerable capacity to finance future investments. Net debt: adjusted EBITDA was 1.08 times (2024: 0.81 times) and interest cover was 13.7 times (2024: 16.7 times), both metrics remaining well within financing covenants.
Capital expenditure
Cash outflow relating to capital expenditure in the year amounted to $84.8 million (2024: $87.1 million), including
$33.6 million of business-sustaining capital expenditure and $51.2 million of strategic capital expenditure. Key strategic projects completed in 2025 include ongoing capacity enhancement, business integrations and IT investments to drive further efficiencies in operations.
Dividends
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 25.67 €cent per share which brings the total dividend for the year to
42.87 €cent per share, a 10% increase on the prior year. This total dividend represents a payout ratio of 35.9% of 2025 adjusted EPS which is in line with the Board's new target dividend payout ratio of 30% to 40%. The final dividend will be paid on 1 May 2026 to shareholders on the share register on 20 March 2026.
Share buyback
Share buyback activity continued during 2025, returning €197.2 million to shareholders in the year.
During the year, Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited ("Tirlán Co-op" or "the Co-op") placed 17 million shares in Glanbia plc with institutional investors at a share price of €13.55. The proceeds from the share placement were used by Tirlán to repay a €250 million Exchangeable Bond.
Glanbia participated in the share placement by purchasing and cancelling 7.38 million shares, representing around 2.9% of the Company's share capital. Following the completion of the sale of Glanbia shares (including the related cancellation of shares), Tirlán Co-op now holds 17.86% of Glanbia shares, remains the largest equity investor and continues to be a strong supporter of our strategy.
With confidence in the strong cash generation abilities of the organisation, the Board has further authorised an additional €100 million in share buybacks for 2026 as an effective mechanism to return value to shareholders.
ROCE
2025 | 2024 | Change |
Return on Capital Employed 11.3% | 12.4% | (110bps) |
ROCE decreased in 2025 by 110 basis points to 11.3%, due to lower profitability driven by higher input costs in Performance Nutrition.
SustainabilityIn line with the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards ("ESRS"), we are presenting and publishing our first Sustainability Statement. This marks a significant step in formalising our approach to sustainability reporting and enhancing the transparency of our environmental, social, and governance disclosures. The statement reflects the work undertaken to assess our material impacts, risks, and opportunities, and establishes a structured foundation for future reporting as we continue to integrate sustainability considerations into our governance, strategy, and performance management.
Investor relationsGlanbia has a proactive approach to shareholder engagement with the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") being a key event annually. In 2025, an in person AGM was held on 30 April at the Killashee Hotel in Kildare, Ireland. All details relating to the AGM were published on the Company's website: https://www.glanbia.com/agm.
In 2025, the Group engaged with shareholders and investors through a series of strategic activities. These included several investor roadshows and media briefings following the Group's full year and half year results, providing opportunities for direct engagement and communication. Additionally, the Group hosted a Capital Markets Day in London in November 2025, to outline our refreshed strategy and three-year financial targets for 2026-2028.
In addition to full year and half year results, Glanbia publishes interim management statements after the first and third quarters to provide investors with a regular update on performance and expectations throughout the year. All releases, reports and presentations are made available immediately on publication, on the Group's website: https://www.glanbia.com.
Auditor rotationIn compliance with the regulations mandating public interest entities to tender their audits every ten years, the Board commenced an audit tender process in 2024 to select the Group's next statutory auditor effective FY 2026. The Audit Committee and Board approved the appointment of EY as the Group's statutory auditor commencing from 4 January 2026.
Looking aheadAt our Capital Markets Day in November 2025, we outlined our refreshed strategy and three-year financial targets for 2026-2028. At a Group level, we are targeting annual adjusted EPS growth of 7%-11%, ROCE 10%-13% and increasing our cash conversion target to 85%. We will continue to invest with discipline to drive growth and enhance returns.
In late 2024, we launched an ambitious group-wide transformation programme designed to create a simpler, more effective operating model that supports growth and drives efficiencies. We originally targeted $50 million in annual savings, however, strong momentum across the programme means we are now on track to deliver $60 million savings annually by 2027, with expected costs to deliver of $100 million.
Principal Risks and UncertaintiesThe Board of Glanbia plc has the ultimate responsibility for the Group's systems of risk management and internal control. The Directors of Glanbia have carried out a robust assessment of the Group's principal risks, including those that may threaten Glanbia's business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity. The risk categorisation recognises the external risks associated with our operating environment, which are typically considered and managed through our strategic processes, and the primarily internal risks associated with people, processes and systems which are managed through Glanbia's internal controls. Emerging risks with the potential to impact longer term success are also considered to ensure appropriate plans are in place to respond to them over time.
While the Group's principal risks and uncertainties which are summarised in the risk profile table below remain relevant and consistent with those reported in last year's Annual Report, the "Acquisition/Integration" principal risk has been expanded to include potential risks associated with the group-wide transformation programme and renamed to "Acquisition, Integration and Transformation". No other changes were made to other principal risks; however, the underlying risk trend for "Climate Change" risk moved from elevated to stable, as reported in our half year results.
The Group has effectively managed the evolving risk environment in 2025 and continues to develop mitigation measures to address these challenges in the year ahead.
Strategic/External Financial Technological Operational/Regulatory
Risk where
trend is stable
Risk where trend is elevated
Customer
concentration
Climate change
Geopolitical
Economic and Industry
Market disruption
Taxation • Digital
transformation
Cyber security and data protection
Health and safety
Product safety and compliance
Acquisition, integration and transformation
Supply chain
Talent management
There may be other risks and uncertainties that are not yet considered material or not yet known to Glanbia and this list will change if these risks assume greater importance in the future. Likewise, some of the current risks may drop off the key risks schedule as management actions are implemented or changes in the operating environment occur.
The key risk factors and uncertainties with the potential to impact on the Group's financial performance in 2026 include:
Geopolitical risk - the geopolitical landscape remains fragile, with escalating tensions posing significant risks to global trade and economic stability. Key concerns include the Venezuela and Ukraine conflicts, persistent instability in the Middle East, heightened tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan, and the increased economic rivalry between the US and China. The Board is closely monitoring geopolitical dynamics in key trading regions where any escalation such as conflict, economic sanctions or trade restrictions could impact Glanbia's growth objectives.
Economic and industry risk - the Group remains exposed to vulnerabilities in the global macroeconomic landscape, primarily driven by sustained pressure in international trade. These are exacerbated by continued uncertainties and volatility in tariff policies that could pose supply chain disruption and inflationary risk pressures. The Group will continue to closely monitor these and any other adverse changes in economic conditions which may increase the cost of living and disrupt demand through reduced consumer spending.
Market disruption risk - while inflation across our core markets has steadied it remains vulnerable to negative impacts, particularly due to the continued volatility in trade and tariff relations between the US and its key trading partners, which have the potential to drive prices higher. Given the potential for a combination of external factors to influence this position, the Group continues to implement targeted measures to mitigate remaining inflationary pressures and navigate competitor challenges.
Cybersecurity and data protection risk - while the Group has established robust governance processes to oversee its digital and IT transformation initiatives, a significant breakdown in controls could result in a potential material exposure to cybersecurity and data protection risk. Management is carefully evaluating and implementing digital initiatives to drive a transformative shift in digital capabilities and technology enablement while ensuring robust risk assessment and effective risk management remain integral to the process.
Supply chain risk - while supply chain volatility on our key ingredients have largely stabilised during the year, the ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatility in trade and tariff policies could potentially impact the importation of key raw materials and/or negatively impact on the Group's international sales channels. The Group is holding appropriate safety stocks for core raw materials, however a prolonged impact to supply chains such as increased/new tariffs, extreme weather events and natural disasters, inflation headwinds or a geo-political event in a key trading region would have negative consequences from both a supply and pricing perspective.
Customer concentration risk - while the Group's strategic focus remains on building strong customer relationships with major customers, material disruption with, or loss of, one or more of these customers, or a significant deterioration in commercial terms, could materially impact profitability. This risk can also expose the Group to credit exposure and other balance sheet risks. The Board remains focused on actively managing these risks and leveraging available mitigation strategies to limit potential adverse impacts wherever possible.
The Group actively manages these and all other risks through its risk management and internal control processes.
Cautionary statementGlanbia plc has made forward-looking statements in this document that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, information concerning the Group's possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words 'believe', 'develop', 'expect', 'ensure', 'arrive', 'achieve', 'anticipate', 'maintain', 'grow', 'aim', 'deliver', 'sustain', 'should' or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document. The Group expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute reports or statements published in compliance with any of Regulations 4 to 9 and 26 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 or any equivalent provisions of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the FCA.
On behalf of the Board
Hugh McGuire Mark Garvey
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer 25 February 2026
Annual General Meeting (AGM)Glanbia plc's AGM will be held on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 11.00 a.m.at Killashee Hotel, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 DC98, Ireland.
Results webcast and dial-in details:There will be an analysts' conference call and webcast presentation to accompany this results announcement at
8.30 a.m. (GMT) today. Please access the webcast from the Glanbia website at https://www.glanbia.com/investors/financial-calendar, where the presentation can also be viewed or downloaded.
A replay of the call will be available for 30 days from this afternoon. Please see the link below to the Investor Relations section of the Glanbia plc website for details:
https://www.glanbia.com/investors/results-centre
For further information contactGlanbia plc | +353 (0)56 777 2200 |
Hugh McGuire, Chief Executive Officer | |
Mark Garvey, Chief Financial Officer | |
Liam Hennigan, Group Secretary & Head of Investor Relations | +353 (0)86 046 8375 |
Lauren O'Sullivan, Investor Relations Manager | +353 (0)85 741 7861 |
Martha Kavanagh, Head of Corporate Communications | +353 (0)87 646 2006 |
for the financial year ended 3 January 2026
2025 2024
Notes | Pre-exceptional $m | Exceptional $m (note 3) | Total $m | Pre-exceptional $m | Exceptional $m (note 3) | Total $m | |
Revenue | 3,946.4 | - | 3,946.4 | 3,839.7 | - | 3,839.7 | |
Cost of goods sold | (2,884.8) | (0.2) | (2,885.0) | (2,674.3) | - | (2,674.3) | |
Gross profit | 1,061.6 | (0.2) | 1,061.4 | 1,165.4 | - | 1,165.4 | |
Selling and distribution expenses | (385.5) | - | (385.5) | (449.9) | - | (449.9) | |
Administration expenses | (249.6) | (60.2) | (309.8) | (238.3) | (26.9) | (265.2) | |
Net impairment (loss)/gain on financial assets | (0.9) | - | (0.9) | 1.0 | - | 1.0 | |
Operating profit before intangible asset amortisation and | |||||||
impairment | 425.6 | (60.4) | 365.2 | 478.2 | (26.9) | 451.3 | |
Intangible asset amortisation and impairment | (75.3) | (16.7) | (92.0) | (82.1) | (134.5) | (216.6) | |
Operating profit | 350.3 | (77.1) | 273.2 | 396.1 | (161.4) | 234.7 | |
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | - | (45.7) | (45.7) | - | - | - | |
Finance income | 4 | 2.4 | - | 2.4 | 5.4 | - | 5.4 |
Finance costs | 4 | (31.8) | - | (31.8) | (32.2) | - | (32.2) |
Share of results of joint venture | 11.1 | - | 11.1 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | |
Profit before taxation | 332.0 | (122.8) | 209.2 | 369.4 | (161.4) | 208.0 | |
Income taxes | 5 | (48.1) | 22.2 | (25.9) | (59.1) | 15.8 | (43.3) |
Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the | |||||||
Company | 10 | 283.9 | (100.6) | 183.3 | 310.3 | (145.6) | 164.7 |
Earnings Per Share attributable to the equity holders of the Company
Basic Earnings Per Share (cent) | 6 | 73.16 | 63.21 |
Diluted Earnings Per Share (cent) | 6 | 72.44 | 62.45 |
Group statement of comprehensive income for the financial year ended 3 January 2026 | |||
Notes | 2025 $m | 2024 $m | |
Profit for the year | 183.3 | 164.7 | |
Other comprehensive income | |||
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to the Group income statement: | |||
Remeasurements on defined benefit plans, net of deferred tax | 1.9 | 4.1 | |
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the Group income statement: | |||
Currency translation differences | 9 | 5.6 | (5.5) |
Currency translation difference arising on net investment hedge | 9 | 12.8 | (7.0) |
Movement in cash flow hedges, net of deferred tax | (1.1) | 1.5 | |
Share of other comprehensive income of joint venture, net of deferred tax | (3.7) | (0.1) | |
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax | 15.5 | (7.0) | |
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Company | 198.8 | 157.7 | |
Group balance sheet as at 3 January 2026 | |||
Notes | 3 January 2026 $m | 4 January 2025 $m | |
ASSETS | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 520.1 | 518.6 | |
Right-of-use assets | 91.1 | 87.0 | |
Intangible assets | 1,533.5 | 1,608.0 | |
Interests in joint ventures | 156.2 | 157.5 | |
Other financial assets | 0.9 | 0.9 | |
Deferred tax assets | 3.7 | 3.4 | |
Retirement benefit assets | 16.2 | 12.0 | |
2,321.7 | 2,387.4 | ||
Current assets | |||
Inventories | 662.9 | 634.8 | |
Trade and other receivables | 476.4 | 391.5 | |
Current tax receivable | 21.7 | 17.0 | |
Derivative financial instruments | 0.1 | 1.4 | |
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts) | 8 | 491.2 | 417.0 |
1,652.3 | 1,461.7 | ||
Assets held for sale | - | 25.4 | |
1,652.3 | 1,487.1 | ||
Total assets | 3,974.0 | 3,874.5 | |
EQUITY | |||
Issued capital and reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company | |||
Share capital and share premium | 128.3 | 129.3 | |
Other reserves | 9 | 186.4 | 168.3 |
Retained earnings | 10 | 1,612.5 | 1,775.2 |
Total equity | 1,927.2 | 2,072.8 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Non-current liabilities | |||
Borrowings | 8 | 641.6 | 552.2 |
Lease liabilities | 88.0 | 85.1 | |
Retirement benefit obligations | 1.1 | 1.0 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 92.7 | 104.6 | |
Provisions | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
828.0 | 747.2 | ||
Current liabilities | |||
Trade and other payables | 715.9 | 611.7 | |
Borrowings | 8 | 375.6 | 300.8 |
Lease liabilities | 20.5 | 20.8 | |
Current tax liabilities | 98.6 | 101.9 | |
Derivative financial instruments | 0.2 | - | |
Provisions | 8.0 | 10.7 | |
1,218.8 | 1,045.9 | ||
Liabilities held for sale | - | 8.6 | |
1,218.8 | 1,054.5 | ||
Total liabilities | 2,046.8 | 1,801.7 | |
Total equity and liabilities | 3,974.0 | 3,874.5 | |
for the financial year ended 3 January 2026
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share capital and share premium $m | Other reserves $m | Retained earnings $m | Total $m | |
2025 | (note 9) | (note 10) | ||
Balance at 5 January 2025 | 129.3 | 168.3 | 1,775.2 | 2,072.8 |
Profit for the year | - | - | 183.3 | 183.3 |
Other comprehensive income | - | 13.6 | 1.9 | 15.5 |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | 13.6 | 185.2 | 198.8 |
Dividends | - | - | (117.8) | (117.8) |
Purchase of own shares | - | (248.8) | - | (248.8) |
Cancellation of own shares | (1.0) | 227.3 | (226.3) | - |
Share-based payment expense | - | 21.9 | - | 21.9 |
Transfer on exercise, vesting or expiry of share-based payments | - | 4.1 | (4.1) | - |
Deferred tax on share-based payments | - | - | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Balance at 3 January 2026 | 128.3 | 186.4 | 1,612.5 | 1,927.2 |
2024 | ||||
Balance at 31 December 2023 | 129.7 | 172.1 | 1,830.8 | 2,132.6 |
Profit for the year | - | - | 164.7 | 164.7 |
Other comprehensive income | - | (11.1) | 4.1 | (7.0) |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | (11.1) | 168.8 | 157.7 |
Dividends | - | - | (104.4) | (104.4) |
Purchase of own shares | - | (129.8) | - | (129.8) |
Cancellation of own shares | (0.4) | 111.4 | (111.0) | - |
Share-based payment expense | - | 18.2 | - | 18.2 |
Transfer on exercise, vesting or expiry of share-based payments | - | 7.5 | (7.5) | - |
Deferred tax on share-based payments | - | - | (1.5) | (1.5) |
Balance at 4 January 2025 | 129.3 | 168.3 | 1,775.2 | 2,072.8 |
Group statement of cash flows for the financial year ended 3 January 2026 | |||
Notes | 2025 $m | 2024 $m | |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Cash generated from operating activities before exceptional items | 11 | 508.2 | 531.6 |
Cash outflow related to exceptional items | (55.8) | (22.7) | |
Interest received | 3.6 | 6.1 | |
Interest paid (including interest paid on lease liabilities) | (32.7) | (31.3) | |
Tax paid | (54.8) | (40.5) | |
Net cash inflow from operating activities | 368.5 | 443.2 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash and borrowings acquired | (40.3) | (298.0) | |
Payments for property, plant and equipment | (49.6) | (54.3) | |
Payments for intangible assets | (35.2) | (32.8) | |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | - | 2.7 | |
Dividends received from related parties | 12.5 | 5.0 | |
Proceeds from disposal/redemption of other financial assets | 1.8 | 2.4 | |
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries | 47.5 | - | |
Net cash outflow from investing activities | (63.3) | (375.0) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Purchase of own shares | 9 | (248.8) | (129.8) |
Drawdown of borrowings | 867.9 | 672.8 | |
Repayment of borrowings | (780.7) | (673.3) | |
Payment of lease liabilities | (23.3) | (23.7) | |
Dividends paid to Company shareholders | 7 | (117.8) | (104.4) |
Net cash outflow from financing activities | (302.7) | (258.4) | |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 2.5 | (190.2) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 116.2 | 304.8 | |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (3.1) | 1.6 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 8 | 115.6 | 116.2 |
for the financial year ended 3 January 2026
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Material accounting policy information
The financial information set out in this document does not constitute full statutory financial statements but has been derived from the Group financial statements for the year ended 3 January 2026 (referred to as the 2025 Financial Statements). The 2025 Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and their interpretations approved by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') as adopted by the European Union ('EU') and those parts of the Companies Act 2014, applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The 2025 Financial Statements have been audited and have received an unqualified audit report. Amounts are stated in US dollar millions ($m) unless otherwise stated. These financial statements are prepared for the 52-week period ended 3 January 2026. Comparatives are for the 53-week period ended 4 January 2025. The balance sheets for 2025 and 2024 have been drawn up as at 3 January 2026 and 4 January 2025 respectively.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by use of fair values for certain other financial assets, contingent consideration and derivative financial instruments.
All notes to the financial statements include amounts for continuing operations, unless indicated otherwise.
The Group's material accounting policy information which will be included in the 2025 Financial Statements is consistent with that presented in the 2024 financial statements, except for the change in segment reporting as detailed below.
The 2025 Financial Statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 24 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by P Duffy, H McGuire, and M Garvey.
Segment reportingGlanbia has commenced a group-wide transformation programme to drive efficiencies across the new operating model and support the next phase of growth through three focused segments; Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. The new operating model reflects the way resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). During the year, the Group reassessed the composition of its CODM and determined that the CODM is now the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer acting together (formerly the Group Operating Executive). Comparative segment information for 2024 has been restated where necessary to reflect the changes in reportable segments. See note 2 for further details.
In identifying the Group's operating segments, management considered the following principal factors:
the Group's organisational structure, namely Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, Dairy Nutrition and the joint venture
how financial information is reported to the CODM
the nature of the component business activities; refer to note 2 for details
the degree of similarity of products and services, and production processes
Finance income, finance costs and income taxes are not allocated to segments, as this type of activity is driven by central treasury and taxation functions which manage the cash and tax position of the Group. Unallocated assets and liabilities primarily include tax, cash and cash equivalents and borrowings. Where a material dependency or concentration on an individual customer would warrant disclosure, this is disclosed in note 2.
Impact of climate related mattersThe Group has considered the impact of climate change on the financial statements including the impairment of financial and non-financial assets, the useful lives of those assets, and provisions, particularly in the context of the potential transition and physical risks identified and assessed within Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report and the associated mitigation plans in place. In addition, the Group refreshed its 2024 Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) in line with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) requirements to reassess climate-related financial materiality for risks and opportunities. Currently, there is no indication from these assessments that climate change is expected to have a significant impact on the Group. The assessments included the following specific considerations:
The climate-related risk and opportunity (CRO) assessment to assess the potential impact of these risks and opportunities for the Group did not indicate obsolete production methods, site locations or products. Consequently, management do not determine any significant impact on the business, including operating or capital expenditure requirements, at this point in time.
The impact of transition and physical risks identified and the potential impact on the carrying value of fixed assets and intangible assets were specifically considered in the context of the estimated time horizon impact and output from the financial quantification exercise carried out on each of the climate-related risks assessed. There was no significant impact to the carrying value of these assets as recorded in the Group balance sheet.
The Group considered our environmental commitments, including our carbon emission reduction targets, and the proposed Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation plan to 2030 and concluded that there was no significant provision requirements related to these commitments or plans required.
In addition to these considerations, we further considered the impact of climate change in the impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles for 2025.
Going concernAfter making appropriate enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. The Group therefore considers it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
Adoption of new and amended standardsThe following changes to IFRS became effective for the Group during the financial year but did not result in material changes to the Group's
financial statements:
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current - Amendments to IAS 1
Non-current Liabilities with Covenants - Amendments to IAS 1
Lack of Exchangeability - Amendments to IAS 21
Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback - Amendments to IFRS 16
Supplier Finance Arrangements - Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7
New and amended standards that are not yet effectiveThe Group has not applied certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that have been issued but are not yet effective. The Group intends to adopt these amended and new standards, if applicable, when they become effective. These include:
Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments - Amendments to IFRS 9/IFRS 7
Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity - Amendments to IFRS 9/IFRS 7
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures (including amendments)
Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards - Volume 11
Translation to a Hyperinflationary Presentation Currency - Amendments to IAS 21
The Group is currently assessing how the application of IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, effective for accounting periods on or after 1 January 2027, will affect the future presentation of the Group's financial statements. While IFRS 18 will not affect reported totals, it is expected to change the presentation of income and expenses in the primary statements and the notes. In addition, IFRS 18 requires management-defined performance measures, which are currently presented outside the audited financial statements (in the Glossary), to be included within the audited notes together with reconciliations to IFRS measures. This will increase disclosure requirements and audit scope. Otherwise, the standards outlined above are not expected to result in a material change to the Group's financial statements.
- Segment information
In accordance with IFRS 8 'Operating Segments', the Group has identified Performance Nutrition (PN), Health & Nutrition (H&N) and Dairy Nutrition (DN) as reportable segments as at 3 January 2026 (2024: Glanbia Performance Nutrition and Glanbia Nutritionals). Glanbia Performance Nutrition was renamed Performance Nutrition during the year and Glanbia Nutritionals was segregated into Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. The new segments reflect the way resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the CODM. Comparative segment information for 2024 has been restated where necessary to reflect the changes in reportable segments. Performance Nutrition manufactures and sells sports nutrition and lifestyle nutrition products through a variety of channels including specialty, online, Food, Drug, Mass, Club (FDMC), and distributor in a variety of formats, including powders, Ready-to-Eat (bars and snacking foods) and Ready-to-Drink beverages.
Health & Nutrition is a leading global ingredient solutions business, providing value added ingredient and flavour solutions to a range of attractive, high-growth end-use markets. Dairy Nutrition is a leading producer of whey proteins and American-style cheddar cheese in the US and provides a wide range of colostrum bioactives and functional protein solutions.
All other segments and unallocated include both the results of the joint venture who manufacture and sell cheese and dairy ingredients and unallocated corporate costs. These investees did not meet the quantitative thresholds for reportable segments in 2025 or 2024. Amounts stated for joint ventures represents the Group's share.
These segments align with the Group's internal financial reporting system and the way in which the CODM assesses performance and allocates the Group's resources. Each segment is reviewed in its totality by the CODM. The CODM assesses the trading performance of operating segments based on a measure of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items. Given that net finance costs and income tax are managed on a centralised basis, these items are not allocated between operating segments for the purposes of the information presented to the CODM and are accordingly omitted from the detailed segmental analysis below.
All other | |||||
Segments | |||||
Performance | Health & | Dairy | and | ||
Nutrition | Nutrition* | Nutrition* | unallocated | Total | |
$m | $m | $m | $m | $m | |
Segment results (pre-exceptional) | |||||
2025 | |||||
Total gross segment revenue | 1,801.5 | 631.0 | 1,567.8 | - | 4,000.3 |
Inter-segment revenue | (0.4) | (2.5) | (51.0) | - | (53.9) |
Revenue | 1,801.1 | 628.5 | 1,516.8 | - | 3,946.4 |
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items (EBITDA) | 233.8 | 115.8 | 149.5 | - | 499.1 |
Share of results of joint venture | - | - | - | 11.1 | 11.1 |
2024 | |||||
Total gross segment revenue | 1,807.3 | 565.0 | 1,533.5 | - | 3,905.8 |
Inter-segment revenue | (0.6) | (6.9) | (58.6) | - | (66.1) |
Revenue | 1,806.7 | 558.1 | 1,474.9 | - | 3,839.7 |
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items (EBITDA) | 305.4 | 98.7 | 147.2 | - | 551.3 |
Share of results of joint venture | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 |
*Comparatives restated to reflect changes in reportable segments. | |||||
Segment assets and liabilities | |||||
2025 | |||||
Segment assets | 1,603.7 | 851.3 | 776.3 | 742.7 | 3,974.0 |
Segment liabilities | 371.2 | 119.1 | 276.4 | 1,280.1 | 2,046.8 |
2024 | |||||
Segment assets | 1,700.9 | 759.1 | 766.0 | 648.5 | 3,874.5 |
Segment liabilities | 378.8 | 94.3 | 261.2 | 1,067.4 | 1,801.7 |
*Comparatives restated to reflect changes in reportable segments. | |||||
All other | |||||
Segments | |||||
Performance | Health & | Dairy | and | ||
Nutrition | Nutrition* | Nutrition* | unallocated | Total | |
$m | $m | $m | $m | $m | |
Other segment information | |||||
2025 | |||||
Depreciation of PP&E and ROU assets** | 24.2 | 16.8 | 32.5 | - | 73.5 |
Amortisation of intangible assets | 39.0 | 7.2 | 29.1 | - | 75.3 |
Exceptional charge | 75.3 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 39.5 | 122.8 |
Capital expenditure - additions | 15.9 | 26.7 | 39.9 | 6.9 | 89.4 |
Capital expenditure - business combinations | - | 41.4 | - | - | 41.4 |
2024 | |||||
Depreciation of PP&E and ROU assets** | 25.6 | 15.8 | 31.7 | - | 73.1 |
Amortisation of intangible assets | 50.8 | 11.1 | 20.2 | - | 82.1 |
Exceptional charge | 139.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 20.5 | 161.4 |
Capital expenditure - additions | 24.4 | 31.0 | 44.5 | 6.4 | 106.3 |
Capital expenditure - business combinations | - | 285.3 | - | - | 285.3 |
* Comparatives restated to reflect changes in reportable segments.
** Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment of $52.6 million (2024: $52.2 million) and depreciation of right-of-use assets of $20.9 million (2024: $21.9 million).
Also included is the reversal of an impairment of property, plant and equipment of nil in the current year (2024: $1.0 million).
Within Performance Nutrition, revenue of $402.9 million is derived from one external customer (2024: $374.5 million). Within Dairy Nutrition, revenue of $405.6 million is derived from one external customer (2024: $443.8 million).
Segment earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items are reconciled to reported profit before taxation and profit after taxation as follows:
Notes | 2025 $m | 2024 $m | |
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items (EBITDA) | 499.1 | 551.3 | |
Finance income | 4 | 2.4 | 5.4 |
Finance costs | 4 | (31.8) | (32.2) |
Share of results of joint venture | 11.1 | 0.1 | |
Exceptional items before tax | 3 | (122.8) | (161.4) |
Intangible asset amortisation | (75.3) | (82.1) | |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | (52.6) | (52.2) | |
Reversal of impairment of property, plant and equipment | - | 1.0 | |
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (20.9) | (21.9) | |
Profit before taxation | 209.2 | 208.0 | |
Income taxes | 5 | (25.9) | (43.3) |
Profit for the year | 183.3 | 164.7 |
Revenue from external customers, and non-current assets, other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, and retirement benefit assets attributable to the country of domicile and all foreign countries of operation for which revenue/non-current assets exceed 10% of total Group revenue/non-current assets are set out below.
Revenue from external customers in the table below and in the disaggregation of revenue by primary geographical markets table below is allocated to geographical areas based on the place of delivery or collection of the products sold as agreed with customers as opposed to the end-use market where the product may be consumed.
Revenue Non-current assets
2025 $m | 2024 $m | 2025 $m | 2024 $m | |
Ireland (country of domicile) | 63.1 | 45.7 | 1,134.6 | 1,064.4 |
US | 2,660.5 | 2,718.1 | 1,018.3 | 1,180.8 |
Other: | ||||
- North America (excluding US) | 113.3 | 115.0 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
- Europe (excluding Ireland) | 537.9 | 471.3 | 94.3 | 108.9 |
- Asia Pacific | 431.2 | 367.9 | 12.0 | 11.3 |
- LATAM | 70.8 | 56.7 | 36.0 | 0.1 |
- Rest of World | 69.6 | 65.0 | - | - |
3,946.4 | 3,839.7 | 2,300.9 | 2,371.1 |
Revenue is disaggregated based on the Group's internal reporting structures, the primary geographical markets in which the Group operates, the timing of revenue recognition, and channel mix as set out in the following tables.
2025 2024
Performance Nutrition $m | Health & Nutrition $m | Dairy Nutrition $m | Total $m | Performance Nutrition $m | Health & Nutrition* $m | Dairy Nutrition* $m | Total $m | |
Internal reporting structures | ||||||||
Health & Nutrition | - | 628.5 | - | 628.5 | - | 558.1 | - | 558.1 |
Dairy Nutrition | - | - | 1,516.8 | 1,516.8 | - | - | 1,474.9 | 1,474.9 |
PN Americas | 1,114.0 | - | - | 1,114.0 | 1,161.0 | - | - | 1,161.0 |
PN International | 687.1 | - | - | 687.1 | 645.7 | - | - | 645.7 |
1,801.1 | 628.5 | 1,516.8 | 3,946.4 | 1,806.7 | 558.1 | 1,474.9 | 3,839.7 | |
Primary geographical markets North America | 1,116.4 | 367.4 | 1,290.0 | 2,773.8 | 1,162.6 | 350.9 | 1,319.6 | 2,833.1 |
Europe | 369.5 | 141.5 | 90.0 | 601.0 | 351.8 | 113.3 | 51.9 | 517.0 |
Asia Pacific | 249.0 | 61.8 | 120.4 | 431.2 | 226.7 | 52.4 | 88.8 | 367.9 |
LATAM | 23.5 | 31.0 | 16.3 | 70.8 | 21.7 | 20.7 | 14.3 | 56.7 |
Rest of World | 42.7 | 26.8 | 0.1 | 69.6 | 43.9 | 20.8 | 0.3 | 65.0 |
1,801.1 | 628.5 | 1,516.8 | 3,946.4 | 1,806.7 | 558.1 | 1,474.9 | 3,839.7 | |
Timing of revenue recognition | ||||||||
Products transferred at point in time | 1,801.1 | 628.5 | 1,516.8 | 3,946.4 | 1,806.7 | 558.1 | 1,474.9 | 3,839.7 |
Products transferred over time | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1,801.1 | 628.5 | 1,516.8 | 3,946.4 | 1,806.7 | 558.1 | 1,474.9 | 3,839.7 | |
*Restated to reflect the changes in reportable segments. |
2025 Channel mix for Performance Nutrition $m | 2024 $m | |
Distributor | 365.3 | 363.8 |
Food, Drug, Mass, Club (FDMC) | 606.6 | 635.5 |
Online | 627.4 | 599.5 |
Specialty | 201.8 | 207.9 |
1,801.1 | 1,806.7 | |
The disaggregation of revenue by channel mix is most relevant for Performance Nutrition. | ||
3. Exceptional items | |||
The nature of the total exceptional items is as follows: | 2025 | 2024 | |
Notes | $m | $m | |
Group-wide transformation programme | (a) | 55.4 | 18.0 |
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | (b) | 45.7 | - |
Impairment of intangible assets | (c) | 16.5 | 91.4 |
Acquisition and integration costs | (d) | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Impairment of non-core assets held for sale | (e) | - | 46.0 |
Pension related costs | (f) | - | 0.3 |
Total | 122.8 | 161.4 | |
Exceptional tax credit | 5 | (22.2) | (15.8) |
Total exceptional charge for the year | 11 | 100.6 | 145.6 |
Details of the exceptional items are as follows: | |||
Group-wide transformation programme: On 6 November 2024, a group-wide transformation programme was announced to drive efficiencies across the new operating model and support the next phase of growth. This multi-year programme is focused on driving efficiencies across the Group's operating model and supply chains while leveraging the Group's digital transformation capabilities.
During 2025 the Group incurred costs of $55.4 million (2024: $18.0 million) primarily related to advisory fees and people related costs.
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries: This primarily relates to the loss on disposal of SlimFast and Body & Fit operations. Both transactions concluded during 2025 and the loss represents the difference between proceeds received, (net of associated costs) and the carrying value of the investments.
Impairment of intangible assets: A non-cash impairment charge of $16.5 million has been recognised during the year in respect of the LevlUp cash generating unit reflecting challenges in the business impacting performance.
In the prior year, a non-cash impairment charge of $91.4 million was recognised in respect of the SlimFast Americas cash generating unit reflecting continuing challenges in the weight management category impacting the brand's performance. The SlimFast business was disposed of during 2025 (see note (b) above).
Acquisition and integration costs: Relate to the transaction and integration costs associated with recent acquisitions.
Impairment of non-core assets held for sale: The prior year charge relates to fair value adjustments to reduce the carrying value of assets held for sale to recoverable value. The assets related to the Benelux Direct-To-Consumer ("DTC") online branded business (Body & Fit Sportsnutrition B.V.). Following the completion of a portfolio review, these assets and liabilities were determined to be
non-core and a decision was made to divest of them, resulting in the designation as held for sale at 2024 year end. The business was disposed of during 2025 (see note (b) above).
Pension related costs: Prior year costs relate to the restructure of certain legacy defined benefit pension schemes in the UK.
4. Finance income and costs | 2025 | 2024 | |
$m | $m | ||
Finance income | |||
Interest income on cash and deposits | 2.3 | 5.1 | |
Interest income on swaps | 0.1 | 0.3 | |
Total finance income | 2.4 | 5.4 | |
Finance costs | |||
Bank borrowing costs | (16.3) | (16.0) | |
Finance cost of private placement debt | (9.7) | (10.4) | |
Facility fees | (2.6) | (2.8) | |
Interest expense on lease liabilities | (3.2) | (3.0) | |
Total finance costs | (31.8) | (32.2) | |
Net finance costs | (29.4) | (26.8) | |
5. Income taxes | 2025 | 2024 | |
$m | $m | ||
Current tax | |||
Irish current tax charge | 12.6 | 22.1 | |
Adjustments in respect of prior years | 1.0 | 0.1 | |
Irish current tax for the year | 13.6 | 22.2 | |
Foreign current tax charge | 26.2 | 50.5 | |
Adjustments in respect of prior years | 3.5 | 0.2 | |
Foreign current tax for the year | 29.7 | 50.7 | |
Total current tax | 43.3 | 72.9 | |
Deferred tax | |||
Deferred tax - current year | (13.1) | (28.3) | |
Adjustments in respect of prior years | (4.3) | (1.3) | |
Total deferred tax | (17.4) | (29.6) | |
Tax charge | 25.9 | 43.3 | |
The tax credit on exceptional items included in the above amounts is as follows: | 2025 | 2024 | |
Notes | $m | $m | |
Current tax credit on exceptional items | (12.5) | (1.0) | |
Deferred tax credit on exceptional items | (9.7) | (14.8) | |
Total tax credit on exceptional items for the year | 3 | (22.2) | (15.8) |
The tax credit on exceptional items has been disclosed separately above as it relates to costs and income which have been presented as exceptional.
The tax on the Group's profit before tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise applying the corporation tax rate in Ireland, as follows:
2025 $m | 2024 $m | |
Profit before tax | 209.2 | 208.0 |
Income tax calculated at Irish rate of 12.5% | 26.2 | 26.0 |
Earnings at non-standard Irish tax rate | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Difference due to overseas tax rates (capital and trading) | 6.9 | 1.4 |
Adjustment to tax charge in respect of previous periods | 0.1 | (1.0) |
Tax on share of results of joint venture included in profit before tax | (1.4) | - |
Difference due to permanent differences within exceptional items - non-deductible costs/(non-taxable income) | 1.4 | 10.2 |
Other reconciling items | (8.4) | 5.6 |
Total tax charge | 25.9 | 43.3 |
The total tax charge in future periods will be affected by any changes to applicable tax rates in force in jurisdictions in which the Group operates and other relevant changes in tax legislation. The total tax charge of the Group may also be influenced by the effects of corporate development activity and the resolution of uncertain tax positions where the outcome is different from the amounts recorded.
On 18 December 2023, the government of Ireland enacted Pillar Two income taxes legislation in Ireland, effective 1 January 2024, under which Glanbia plc, the ultimate parent company of the Group, is required to pay to the Irish tax authorities top-up tax on the profits of its subsidiaries with an effective tax rate of less than 15 per cent for each jurisdiction in which the Group operates, or it can elect to rely on safe harbour criteria to exclude qualifying subsidiaries.
No current tax income or expense related to Pillar Two income taxes was recognised in the tax charge for the year ended 3 January 2026 (2024: nil).
6. Earnings Per Share BasicBasic Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing profit after tax attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year, excluding ordinary shares purchased by the Group and held as own shares (note 9). The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue used in the calculation of Basic Earnings Per Share is 250,545,404 (2024: 260,554,311).
DilutedDiluted Earnings Per Share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue to assume conversion of all potential dilutive ordinary shares. Share awards are the Company's only potential dilutive ordinary shares. The share awards, which are performance based, are treated as contingently issuable shares, because their issue is contingent upon satisfaction of specified performance conditions, as well as the passage of time. Contingently issuable shares are included in the calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share to the extent that conditions governing exercisability have been satisfied, as if the end of the reporting period were the end of the vesting period.
2025 | 2024 | ||
Profit after tax attributable to equity holders of the Company ($m) | 183.3 | 164.7 | |
Basic Earnings Per Share (cent) | 73.16 | 63.21 | |
Diluted Earnings Per Share (cent) | 72.44 | 62.45 | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue | 250,545,404 | 260,554,311 | |
Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of share awards | 2,484,212 | 3,181,275 | |
Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share | 253,029,616 | 263,735,586 | |
7. Dividends | |||
The dividends paid and recommended on ordinary share capital are as follows: | 2025 | 2024 | |
Notes | $m | $m | |
Equity dividends to shareholders | |||
Final - paid EUR 23.33c per ordinary share (2024: EUR 21.21c) | 67.7 | 60.2 | |
Interim - paid EUR 17.20c per ordinary share (2024: EUR 15.64c) | 50.8 | 45.2 | |
Total | 118.5 | 105.4 | |
Reconciliation to Group statement of cash flows and Group statement of changes in equity | |||
Dividends to shareholders | 118.5 | 105.4 | |
Waived dividends in relation to own shares | (0.5) | (0.6) | |
Dividend withholding tax refund | (0.2) | (0.4) | |
Total dividends paid to the equity holders of the Company | 10 | 117.8 | 104.4 |
Equity dividends recommended | |||
Final 2025 - proposed EUR 25.67c per ordinary share (2024: EUR 23.33c) | 73.3 | 62.2 | |
The amount of dividends recommended is based on the number of issued shares at year end. The actual amount will be based on the number of issued shares on the record date (note 14).
8. Net debt | ||
2025 | 2024 | |
$m | $m | |
Non-current | ||
Bank borrowings | 266.6 | 177.2 |
Private placement debt | 375.0 | 375.0 |
641.6 | 552.2 | |
Current Bank overdrafts | 375.6 | 300.8 |
Total borrowings | 1,017.2 | 853.0 |
At the year-end, the Group had multi-currency committed term facilities of $1,363.3 million (2024: $1,273.0 million) of which $721.7 million (2024: $720.8 million) were undrawn.
Net debt comprises the following: | 2025 | 2024 |
$m | $m | |
Private placement debt | 375.0 | 375.0 |
Bank borrowings | 169.0 | 169.0 |
Not subject to interest rate changes* | 544.0 | 544.0 |
Bank borrowings | 97.6 | 8.2 |
Cash and cash equivalents net of bank overdrafts | (115.6) | (116.2) |
Subject to interest rate changes* | (18.0) | (108.0) |
Net debt | 526.0 | 436.0 |
* Taking into account contractual repricing dates at the reporting date. | ||
2025 $m | 2024 $m | |
Cash at bank and in hand | 448.8 | 386.8 |
Short term bank deposits | 42.4 | 30.2 |
Cash and cash equivalents in the Group balance sheet | 491.2 | 417.0 |
Bank overdrafts used for cash management purposes | (375.6) | (300.8) |
Cash and cash equivalents in the Group statement of cash flows | 115.6 | 116.2 |