Greggs/£GRG

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About Greggs

Greggs is a UK-based bakery chain primarily engaged in the retail of fresh bakery goods. Headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the company offers a wide range of products including sandwiches, pastries, sausage rolls, and beverages. Founded in 1939 by John Gregg, it has grown to become a significant presence in the UK's food-on-the-go market. Greggs operates over 2,000 locations across the United Kingdom. Its strategic focus on accessibility and convenience is supported by a strong presence in both high street and retail park locations, as well as its investments in digital technology for mobile ordering.
Ticker
£GRG
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
33,000
Headquarters
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Website
corporate.greggs.co.uk

Greggs Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£2B
15.34
£1.29
1.15
£0.69
3.49%

What the Analysts think about Greggs

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Greggs stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Greggs stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Trading strengthened in the third quarter: like-for-like sales at company-managed shops rose 3.4%, and Greggs now expects a modestly improved 2026 outcome. This suggests its value offer and product launches are converting into better sales momentum. (Proactive Investors)
Greggs is still expanding its estate, with 57 net new shops added year to date and 100–110 planned for 2026. Its stated long-term potential of at least 3,500 UK shops gives the business room to grow beyond existing locations. (Proactive Investors, Greggs)
Menu innovation and digital engagement are helping Greggs reach changing customer tastes: new drinks and protein-led food performed well, while its app was used in 31% of company-managed transactions in the first half, up from 25.7%. That creates scope to attract new customers and encourage more frequent visits. (BBC News, Investegate)
The proposed manufacturing overhaul brings near-term execution and cash-flow risk: it could cost about £60 million, while the expected annual savings of around £20 million are not due until 2028–29. The plan also puts about 740 roles at risk. (Proactive Investors)
New distribution centres will add overheads before they support profitable growth, and Greggs expects greater cost inflation in 2027. This could restrain earnings even if sales keep growing. (Proactive Investors, BBC News)
Weak household spending remains a structural demand risk: Greggs identifies pressure on disposable income as the biggest influence on its market, and UK retail spending has been squeezed by higher living and energy costs. If customers remain cautious, value-led pricing may not be enough to sustain like-for-like growth. (Investegate, Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2026.

Greggs Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

Greggs Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

Funds containing Greggs

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£GRG weighting
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD
£661M0.67%
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID
£1.6B0.56%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J
€3.2B0.18%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC
£2.8B0.18%
L&G Global Quality Dividends£LDGG
£279M0.05%
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