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.

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...

November 19, 2024

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...

November 5, 2024

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...

November 4, 2024

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...

October 8, 2024

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...

October 3, 2024

J Sainsbury’s Paving the Way for Sustainable Growth with “Next Level” Strategy

September 20, 2024

British American Tobacco appoints Kingsley Wheaton as Chief Corporate Officer

September 17, 2024

Associated British Foods H2 trading shows good topline growth and excellent cash generation

September 5, 2024

Unilever plc H1 24 Results show sales growth of 4.1%, with volumes up 2.6%

July 25, 2024

Bunzl Plc expands with acquisitions in Spain and Netherlands

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) has acquired Sistemas De Embalaje Anper in Spain and Holland Packaging in the Netherlands, expanding its product range and market reach...

July 11, 2024

Natwest to buy Sainsbury’s Bank

NatWest Group plc (LON:NWG) announces an agreement to acquire Sainsbury's Bank's retail banking assets, adding £2.5 billion in customer assets and one million accounts...

June 20, 2024

Tesco PLC reiterate FY guidance, with sales trends in line with expectations

Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) reports Q1 Trading Statement 2024/25, showcasing market share growth and volume increases. CEO Ken Murphy highlights company achievements...

June 14, 2024

British American Tobacco plc on track for FY guidance with strong H2 acceleration

British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has shared its latest trading statement, highlighting progress towards FY24 guidance and strategic investments for sustainable growth. CEO Tadeu Marroco details the company's performance and outlook for the future. #BAT #tradingstatement..

June 4, 2024

Bunzl completes acquisition of Nisbets in UK catering equipment sector

Bunzl plc completes acquisition of Nisbets, a leading UK distributor of catering equipment, strengthening their position in the sector. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the future...

May 28, 2024

Imperial Brands Plc approves approved an interim dividend of 44.90 pence per share

Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces 4.0% increase in interim dividend to 44.90 pence per share, in line with progressive dividend policy...

May 15, 2024

Diageo Plc appoints Nik Jhangiani as CFO, Lavanya Chandrashekar to step down

Diageo plc welcomes Nik Jhangiani as new CFO, succeeding Lavanya Chandrashekar in Autumn 2024. Jhangiani brings extensive global finance experience to the renowned beverage company's leadership team...

May 3, 2024

Coca-Cola HBC AG Q1 2024 Trading Update shows 12.6% organic revenue growth

Coca-Cola HBC AG announces its Q1 2024 trading update, showcasing strong organic revenue growth driven by strategic priorities. Read on for highlights...

April 30, 2024

Unilever Plc Q1 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands

Unilever plc's Q1 2024 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands. CEO Hein Schumacher outlines growth plans and outlook...

April 25, 2024

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Q1 results: On track for full year delivery

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) reports Q1 2024 results. Hygiene net revenue up 7.1%, Health up 1.0%, Nutrition down 9.9%. On track for full year delivery...

April 24, 2024

Associated British Foods plc reports Strong Financial Results, revenue growth up 5%

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 2 March 2024. Get the key highlights and outlook here...

April 23, 2024

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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...

November 19, 2024

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...

November 5, 2024

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...

November 4, 2024

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...

October 8, 2024

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...

October 3, 2024

J Sainsbury’s Paving the Way for Sustainable Growth with “Next Level” Strategy

September 20, 2024

British American Tobacco appoints Kingsley Wheaton as Chief Corporate Officer

September 17, 2024

Associated British Foods H2 trading shows good topline growth and excellent cash generation

September 5, 2024

Unilever plc H1 24 Results show sales growth of 4.1%, with volumes up 2.6%

July 25, 2024

Bunzl Plc expands with acquisitions in Spain and Netherlands

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) has acquired Sistemas De Embalaje Anper in Spain and Holland Packaging in the Netherlands, expanding its product range and market reach...

July 11, 2024

Natwest to buy Sainsbury’s Bank

NatWest Group plc (LON:NWG) announces an agreement to acquire Sainsbury's Bank's retail banking assets, adding £2.5 billion in customer assets and one million accounts...

June 20, 2024

Tesco PLC reiterate FY guidance, with sales trends in line with expectations

Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) reports Q1 Trading Statement 2024/25, showcasing market share growth and volume increases. CEO Ken Murphy highlights company achievements...

June 14, 2024

British American Tobacco plc on track for FY guidance with strong H2 acceleration

June 4, 2024

Bunzl completes acquisition of Nisbets in UK catering equipment sector

Bunzl plc completes acquisition of Nisbets, a leading UK distributor of catering equipment, strengthening their position in the sector. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the future...

May 28, 2024

Imperial Brands Plc approves approved an interim dividend of 44.90 pence per share

Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces 4.0% increase in interim dividend to 44.90 pence per share, in line with progressive dividend policy...

May 15, 2024

Diageo Plc appoints Nik Jhangiani as CFO, Lavanya Chandrashekar to step down

May 3, 2024

Coca-Cola HBC AG Q1 2024 Trading Update shows 12.6% organic revenue growth

Coca-Cola HBC AG announces its Q1 2024 trading update, showcasing strong organic revenue growth driven by strategic priorities. Read on for highlights...

April 30, 2024

Unilever Plc Q1 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands

Unilever plc's Q1 2024 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands. CEO Hein Schumacher outlines growth plans and outlook...

April 25, 2024

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Q1 results: On track for full year delivery

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) reports Q1 2024 results. Hygiene net revenue up 7.1%, Health up 1.0%, Nutrition down 9.9%. On track for full year delivery...

April 24, 2024

Associated British Foods plc reports Strong Financial Results, revenue growth up 5%

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 2 March 2024. Get the key highlights and outlook here...

April 23, 2024