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Number · Shanken News Daily · Oct 5, 2026

William Grant & Sons pre-tax profit fell 13% to £337 million

William Grant & Sons pre-tax profit fell 13% to £337 million ($447m) in 2025, on sales of £1.76 billion ($2.3b), down 4%, Daniel Marsteller reports in Shanken News Daily. It ran in the newsletter on October 5, 2026.

What it means for you

Profit fell more than three times faster than sales, which is what happens when promo spend and trade support defend volume. Check your own bill-backs and depletion allowances before funding another discount.

Source

William Grant’s Annual Sales Tally $2.3 Billion Amid Challenging Conditions, Shanken News Daily

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