Consumer Defensive

Companies involved in the manufacture of food and beverages, household and personal care products, packaging and tobacco. The sector also includes firms providing education and training services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Unilever plc, Diageo plc, Associated British Foods plc, Imperial Brands plc, Smurfit Kappa plc and Pearson plc.

Associated British Foods’ Primark Chief Executive resigns following investigation

Associated British Foods plc announces the resignation of Primark CEO Paul Marchant amid an investigation into behavior allegations, with interim leadership appointed...

Bunzl Plc reports record acquisition spend, reiterates 2025 guidance

Bunzl plc reports impressive annual results for 2024, showcasing strong revenue growth, expanded operating margins, and a record year for acquisitions...

J Sainsbury Plc sells Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group

J Sainsbury PLC has sold its Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group, with migration planned for Q1 2026. Learn more about this strategic move...

Unilever Plc Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher to step down

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) announces leadership changes as Hein Schumacher steps down as CEO, with Fernando Fernandez succeeding him effective March 2025...

Coca-Cola HBC reports strong organic revenue growth of 13.8%

Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH) reports a robust 13.8% organic revenue growth in 2024, driven by strategic priorities and expansion across core categories...

British American Tobacco committed to Building a Smokeless World

British American Tobacco Plc (LON:BATS) reports 2024 results, highlighting a focus on smokeless products, improved profitability, and strategic investments...

Diageo Plc returns to growth H1 results, outperforming in North America

Diageo Plc reports interim results with a 1% rise in organic net sales despite challenging conditions, highlighting strong regional market gains...

Associated British Foods Plc downgrades Primark sales growth for 2025

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) reveals mixed outcomes in its early 2025 trading update, with varied performance across business segments...

J Sainsbury Plc boosts market share and sales with record-breaking Christmas

J Sainsbury Plc achieved its fifth consecutive year of Christmas market share growth, with strong sales and customer satisfaction during the festive season...

Tesco Plc reports record Christmas sales and market share growth

Tesco Plc (LON:TSCO) reports a strong Q3 and Christmas trading performance for 2024/25, marking significant sales growth and increased market share...

Bunzl’s 2024 financial update: Growth, acquisitions and strategic plans

Bunzl plc forecasts a strong 2024 with revenue growth driven by acquisitions, despite deflation challenges, and announces a £200m buyback for 2025...

Bunzl plc Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee Lloyd Pitchford to step down

Bunzl plc announces that Lloyd Pitchford will step down as Audit Committee Chair in April 2025, with Julia Wilson set to succeed him...

British American Tobacco forecasts strong H2 growth and new categories innovation

British American Tobacco Plc is set to deliver its FY24 guidance, boosted by New Categories innovation and strategic investments, amidst strong cash flow...

Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc strengthens Board with NED appointments

Reckitt Benckiser appoints Mahesh Madhavan and Stefan Oschmann as Non-Executive Directors to strengthen its Board from January 2025...

Imperial Brands Plc reports further growth, gaining market share

Imperial Brands PLC reports a robust 2024 with 4.6% revenue growth, significant gains in market share, and a 10.9% increase in adjusted earnings per share...

Associated British Foods Plc delivers substantial improvement in profitability

Associated British Foods plc reports strong financial results for the year ending 14 September 2024, showcasing impressive profitability and growth in various sectors...

Sainsbury (J) Expanding Aldi Price Match Initiative to Convenience Stores Positive say Shore Capital

Sainsbury's extends its Aldi Price Match to Local stores, enhancing value with competitive pricing on 200 essential items, driving customer satisfaction...

Imperial Brands increases shareholder returns for FY25

Imperial Brands reports steady growth in tobacco and NGP, raises FY24 dividend by 4.5%, and plans enhanced shareholder returns in FY25...

Tesco Plc volume growth delivering strong financial performance

Tesco PLC reports strong 2024/25 interim results with sales and profit growth driven by enhanced customer offerings and market share gains...
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Associated British Foods’ Primark Chief Executive resigns following investigation

Associated British Foods plc announces the resignation of Primark CEO Paul Marchant amid an investigation into behavior allegations, with interim leadership appointed...

Bunzl Plc reports record acquisition spend, reiterates 2025 guidance

Bunzl plc reports impressive annual results for 2024, showcasing strong revenue growth, expanded operating margins, and a record year for acquisitions...

J Sainsbury Plc sells Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group

J Sainsbury PLC has sold its Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group, with migration planned for Q1 2026. Learn more about this strategic move...

Unilever Plc Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher to step down

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) announces leadership changes as Hein Schumacher steps down as CEO, with Fernando Fernandez succeeding him effective March 2025...

Coca-Cola HBC reports strong organic revenue growth of 13.8%

Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH) reports a robust 13.8% organic revenue growth in 2024, driven by strategic priorities and expansion across core categories...

British American Tobacco committed to Building a Smokeless World

British American Tobacco Plc (LON:BATS) reports 2024 results, highlighting a focus on smokeless products, improved profitability, and strategic investments...

Diageo Plc returns to growth H1 results, outperforming in North America

Diageo Plc reports interim results with a 1% rise in organic net sales despite challenging conditions, highlighting strong regional market gains...

Associated British Foods Plc downgrades Primark sales growth for 2025

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) reveals mixed outcomes in its early 2025 trading update, with varied performance across business segments...

J Sainsbury Plc boosts market share and sales with record-breaking Christmas

J Sainsbury Plc achieved its fifth consecutive year of Christmas market share growth, with strong sales and customer satisfaction during the festive season...

Tesco Plc reports record Christmas sales and market share growth

Tesco Plc (LON:TSCO) reports a strong Q3 and Christmas trading performance for 2024/25, marking significant sales growth and increased market share...

Bunzl’s 2024 financial update: Growth, acquisitions and strategic plans

Bunzl plc forecasts a strong 2024 with revenue growth driven by acquisitions, despite deflation challenges, and announces a £200m buyback for 2025...

Bunzl plc Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee Lloyd Pitchford to step down

Bunzl plc announces that Lloyd Pitchford will step down as Audit Committee Chair in April 2025, with Julia Wilson set to succeed him...

British American Tobacco forecasts strong H2 growth and new categories innovation

British American Tobacco Plc is set to deliver its FY24 guidance, boosted by New Categories innovation and strategic investments, amidst strong cash flow...

Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc strengthens Board with NED appointments

Reckitt Benckiser appoints Mahesh Madhavan and Stefan Oschmann as Non-Executive Directors to strengthen its Board from January 2025...

Imperial Brands Plc reports further growth, gaining market share

Imperial Brands PLC reports a robust 2024 with 4.6% revenue growth, significant gains in market share, and a 10.9% increase in adjusted earnings per share...

Associated British Foods Plc delivers substantial improvement in profitability

Associated British Foods plc reports strong financial results for the year ending 14 September 2024, showcasing impressive profitability and growth in various sectors...

Sainsbury (J) Expanding Aldi Price Match Initiative to Convenience Stores Positive say Shore Capital

Sainsbury's extends its Aldi Price Match to Local stores, enhancing value with competitive pricing on 200 essential items, driving customer satisfaction...

Imperial Brands increases shareholder returns for FY25

Imperial Brands reports steady growth in tobacco and NGP, raises FY24 dividend by 4.5%, and plans enhanced shareholder returns in FY25...

Tesco Plc volume growth delivering strong financial performance

Tesco PLC reports strong 2024/25 interim results with sales and profit growth driven by enhanced customer offerings and market share gains...
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