Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu
Key takeaway
Costa Limited's coffee shop arm swung from a £13.5m loss to a £20m operating profit in 2025.
- Step 1 · The triggerstore revamps, an expanded menu including iced drinks and matcha, and 50 net new UK outlets lift Costa's coffee shop arm to £20m operating profit
- Step 2 · Knock-onhigher footfall and average transaction value from the revamped estate and expanded menu flow through to improved revenue and operating margin
- Step 3 · Knock-ona return to operating profit strengthens Costa's earnings base and cash generation, supporting reinvestment in further UK store expansion
- Step 4 · Reaches youstronger Costa demand pulls more volume through its coffee, dairy, and food-ingredient supply chain, tightening supplier order books
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Source: The Guardian Business
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