Young & Co’s Brewery on Thursday announced exceptional trading results over the Christmas period and revealed plans to move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

The premium pub operator reported a 11.2% increase in like-for-like sales for the three weeks ending January 5, building on strong prior year performance.

Key holiday dates including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day saw particularly robust trading with like-for-likes up 12.3%.

The former City Pub estate delivered impressive 26% growth over Christmas and Boxing Day, demonstrating successful integration with Young’s broader business model since acquisition.

For the 14-week period ending January 5, total managed revenue rose 5.6%, with like-for-like revenue up 5.7%. Year-to-date managed revenue on a like-for-like basis now stands at 5.4%.

Young’s also announced its intention to move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, with the transition expected to occur in the second quarter of 2026.

The company believes this move will enhance its corporate profile and appeal to a broader group of UK and global institutional investors.

Simon Dodd, CEO of Young’s, highlighted the company’s record-breaking performance: “During the six weeks of the festive period, we recorded our highest ever sales in one day, setting multiple daily and weekly records across our estate.”

The company emphasized its strategy of operating premium, individual pubs continues to deliver robust growth, supported by ongoing investment and disciplined capital allocation.