Highlights

  • Cooks Coffee shares fell 4.07% to NZ$0.165 on 4 September 2026.
  • FY26 group store sales increased 22.8% to NZ$95.8 million.
  • Revenue increased 84% to NZ$12.4 million in FY26.
  • The Esquires store network increased to 105 locations across the UK and Ireland.
  • Q1 FY27 systemwide store sales increased 14.0%.

Cooks Coffee Continues International Expansion

Cooks Coffee Company Limited (NZX:CCC) declined 4.07% to NZ$0.165 on 4 September 2026 despite continued growth across its international coffee-store network.

The company operates the Esquires coffee brand, with its principal store network concentrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Recent financial and trading updates have highlighted continued sales growth and expansion of the store network.

Strong FY26 Financial Growth

Cooks Coffee reported strong FY26 operating growth. Group store sales increased 22.8% to NZ$95.8 million, while Revenue increased 84% to NZ$12.4 million. EBITDA increased to NZ$1.3 million, compared with NZ$1.21 million in FY25.

The company also reduced Debt from NZ$4.2 million to NZ$2.5 million. Its total Esquires-branded store network increased 18% to 105 sites across the UK and Ireland.

These improvements indicate that Cooks Coffee has continued to expand its operating platform while also improving its financial position.

Positive Start to FY27

The company's August 2026 trading update provided further evidence of continued growth. Group systemwide store sales increased 14.0% during Q1 FY27 compared with the same period a year earlier.

UK systemwide sales increased 14.9%, while Ireland increased 11.8%. The store network also expanded to 84 stores in the UK and 26 in Ireland by 30 June 2026.

Over the previous 12 months, group systemwide store sales increased 19.3%, demonstrating continued momentum across both major markets.

Associated Risks

Cooks Coffee operates in highly competitive coffee markets, with consumers able to choose from numerous international and independent brands.

Rapid store expansion can also increase operational complexity and require continued Investment from franchisees and the company.

Economic conditions in the UK and Ireland could affect consumer spending, while labour, rental and input costs may place pressure on store profitability.