Wet weather hits Fevertree sales, sends shares to eight-year low

Fevertree shares fell to an eight-year low after it warned that wet weather had reduced demand for its tonic and other mixers.

The drinks maker reported revenues of £170.6m for the first half of the year, up 2 per cent on the previous year.

He said sales were affected by a “tough” consumer environment and “bad weather” between April and June.

Their mixes, which include tonic water, ginger ale and soda, tend to be more popular in warmer climates, when demand for refreshing drinks increases.

In the UK, where it claims to be the leading mixer brand, revenue fell 6 percent.

Sales rebounded in July and August, growing 13 percent compared to last year.

Chief executive Tim Warrillow said it had “performed well in a difficult market environment”.

But it has lowered its forecasts for the full year.

It now targets growth of between 4% and 5%, up from 7%.

Actions fell 11.6 percent, or 100 pence, to 762.5 pence, its lowest level since 2016.