Adnams, a well-known pub company and brewery based in Suffolk, reported a pre-tax loss of £1.42 million for the six months ending in June 2026. This represents a slight improvement from the £1.46 million loss recorded during the same period in the previous year. The decline in profits was primarily due to a drop in overall revenue, which fell to £27.4 million for the half-year compared to £30.1 million the year before. Much of this decline was linked to the company’s decision to sell off some of its tenanted pubs in the previous year. The company noted that its performance across its managed pubs and hotels was "below expectations" during the first half of the year. However, it pointed to an improvement in the summer months, which it attributed to the popularity of the football World Cup and the generally warm weather. In July, Adnams reported a like-for-like revenue growth of 3.3% and a profit growth of 10% for its managed estate, indicating a recovery in performance. In its drinks business, Adnams said that free trade revenues remained largely unchanged despite facing a "difficult market." Sales through supermarkets were also in line with those of the previous year, showing some stability in that area of the business. The company described itself as "a more focused business than it was two years ago," highlighting efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Looking ahead, Adnams expressed confidence that its ongoing strategies and initiatives would support stronger performance in the second half of the year. The company remains optimistic about its future despite the challenges it has faced in recent periods.