Costa returns to profit on menu revamp, first UK net store growth in years

Costa Ltd swung to a £20m operating profit in 2025 from a £13.5m loss in 2024, driven by a menu overhaul featuring iced drinks and matcha, plus a net addition of 50 UK outlets—its first net increase in several years. The turnaround signals successful repositioning in a competitive UK coffee market, though the scale is modest relative to the chain's 2,700 UK stores.