London, 27th August 2026: Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, has today reported global net sales of -2% in its FY26 full year financial results (ending 30 June 2026). After softening in H1[1], the business returned to growth in H2, showing resilience against global economic and geopolitical headwinds.
The breadth of the Chivas Brothers portfolio has enabled the Scotch whisky producer to respond with agility to evolving market conditions, leveraging quality brands, innovative products and smaller pack formats to answer the preferences of today’s whisky drinkers – with performance led by Ballantine’s Core range and Chivas Regal.
The business’ geographic scale has supported a robust domestic market performance[2], with growth accelerating year-on-year in key regions including Africa & Middle East (+24%), India (+6%), and Turkey remaining a standout performer (+29%).
Commenting on the results, Nodjame Fouad, CEO of Pernod Ricard’s Aged Spirits & Champagne division, said:
“Chivas Brothers’ FY26 performance shows resilience in a challenging global trading environment, with an uptick in momentum heading into the new fiscal year.
As maker of the world’s most awarded Scotch whisky portfolio 2026[3], our brands continue to resonate with a global audience and accelerate appeal in emerging markets, supporting our long-term ambition.
The past year has been shaped by higher standards, bolder ideas and partnerships that stretch what’s possible, demonstrated by the release of Chivas Regal 16 Year Old in partnership with Chivas Regal Global Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc.
We welcome recent trade agreements in the US and India, and will work hard to realise their full potential in the year ahead, and beyond.“
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Notes to the editor:
Growth data specified in this announcement refers to organic growth, unless otherwise stated. Organic growth is calculated after excluding the impacts of exchange rate movements, changes in applicable accounting principles and hyperinflation.
[1] FY26 H1 net sales reported at -5%
[2] Domestic market net sales at -0.7% (in-market sales excluding Global Travel Retail)
[3] Based on total awards by Pernod Ricard Scotch whisky brands at the ISC, IWSC, SWM and SFWSC in 2026
