Marstons Share News (MARS)

JP Morgan upgrades Compass and Marston's to 'overweight'

(Sharecast News) - JP Morgan has upgraded its ratings for both catering giant Compass Group and pub and hotel operator Marston's after its latest review of the Europe-listed leisure sector.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: abrdn Diversified Income up on wind down

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Compass and Marston's

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rally on dovish Fed; eyes on Boe, ECB

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London rallied at the open on Thursday, as investors celebrated anticipated cuts to US interest rates in 2024.

Marston's swings to annual loss on costs but optimistic for Christmas

(Alliance News) - Marston's PLC on Tuesday gave an upbeat trading outlook ahead of Christmas despite an annual swing to a loss which saw costs outpace revenue growth.

Marston's reports underlying full-year growth

(Sharecast News) - Pub operator Marston's reported total underlying revenue of £872.3m in its preliminary results on Tuesday, up from £799.6m year-on-year.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Shares mixed on Autumn statement; pubs get boost

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mixed on Wednesday, following the UK'S Autumn statement, which had no big surprises for investors.

IN BRIEF: Marston's hires Merlin executive Justin Platt as new CEO

Marston's PLC - Wolverhampton, England-based Marston's operates 1,440 pubs - Hires Justin Platt as new chief executive officer, starting January 10. Platt replaces Andrew Andrea, who steps down immediately after more than 20 years with the company. The Marston's management team will report to Chair William Rucker in the interim. Platt was most recently chief strategy officer of Merlin Entertainment, a former London listing that operates amusement parks and other visitor attractions. He had worked for Merlin for 12 years. Marston's adds that trading remains in line with management expectations. It will release its financial 2023 results on December 5.

Marston's appoints Justin Platt as CEO as Andrea steps down

(Sharecast News) - Marston's said on Friday that Andrew Andrea has agreed to step down as chief executive with immediate effect after more than 20 years at the pub group, and will be succeeded by Justin Platt on 10 January 2024.

Wetherspoon toasts solid start to financial year; investments to come

(Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC reported steady sales progress in the early days of its financial year, though muted profit expectations are hurting the view of the pub firm in the eyes of some analysts.

Marston's profit set to climb consistently, boosted by franchise model

(Alliance News) - Marston's PLC is set for a rosy future with annual profit between financial years 2022 and 2025 expected to double, according to Shore Capital research analyst Greg Johnson.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 outperforms on boost from utilities

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely lower at midday on Wednesday, as investors nervously eyed two key pieces of US inflation data, though the FTSE 100 pushed higher thanks to gains amongst its utility stocks.

Marston's sales growth continues, operating profits seen higher in FY24

(Sharecast News) - Pub and hotel operator Marston's said on Wednesday that sales growth had remained solid in 2023, while operating profits looked set to improve during the following fiscal year.

Marston's hails rise in sales in financial year as weather improves

(Alliance News) - Pub chain Marston's PLC on Wednesday said retail sales rose 11% in its recent financial year, after a wet mid-summer in the UK gave way to a fine September.