Cranswick consensus stays upbeat, London shares trade near record high

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 14:38.

Cranswick (GB0002333333) remains firmly supported by analysts on the London Stock Exchange. The food producer’s shares trade around 5,665 pence in London, close to their 52-week high, while most brokers maintain Buy recommendations according to Investing.com data.

What analysts are signaling

For Cranswick, nine analysts currently contribute to the consensus picture, with eight rating the stock a Buy and one a Hold based on data compiled by Investing.com. That distribution underpins a clear positive stance from the sell side without any recorded Sell ratings in the current sample.

The same consensus points to an average 12?month price target of 6,257.2 pence, implying about 10.5 percent upside from the latest quote of 5,665 pence. The target range runs from 5,770 pence on the low end to 6,750 pence on the high end, giving investors a sense of how bullish or cautious different houses are.

Share price and recent performance

Cranswick shares most recently changed hands at 5,665 pence in London, within touching distance of the 52?week high of 5,710 pence reported on Investing.com. Over the past year the shares have traded between 4,805 pence and that 5,710 pence high, marking a marked recovery from the lower end of the range.

Food producers such as Cranswick often draw comparison with other UK?listed staples names like Associated British Foods, but Cranswick’s narrow focus on meat and convenience foods differentiates its earnings drivers. The stock’s relatively tight 52?week range suggests a more muted volatility profile than many cyclical peers.

The business behind the numbers

Cranswick is a major UK producer of fresh pork, poultry and convenience foods, supplying supermarkets and foodservice customers. In its latest audited preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 28 March 2026, the group reported revenue of £2,982.5 million, up 9.5 percent year on year.

Adjusted operating profit increased 14.5 percent to £237.0 million, lifting the adjusted operating margin to 7.9 percent. Profit before tax rose 18.8 percent to £215.8 million, while basic earnings per share grew 18.1 percent to 295.9 pence according to the company’s 19 May 2026 release.

How Cranswick makes its money

Cranswick generates most of its revenue from branded and own?label meat and convenience food products sold into UK retail and foodservice channels. Key categories include fresh pork, gourmet sausages, cooked meats, poultry and continental products, often produced at vertically integrated facilities across the UK.

Where the shares trade today

The Cranswick shares (GB0002333333) trade on the London Stock Exchange at 5,665 pence as of 2026-06-25, 14:30 London time.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities.