AB Akola Group Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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EBITDA and gross profit rose year-over-year, driven by strong food segment performance, though revenue dipped slightly due to deflationary commodity prices. Partners for Farmers segment faced margin pressure, while CapEx focused on efficiency and new revenue streams.
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EBITDA rose 33% year-on-year to EUR 36 million, with strong margins and balanced segment performance. Management remains cautious due to grain market volatility, poultry price risks, and energy costs, but expects instant and ready-to-eat foods to improve profitability.
Fiscal Year 2025
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EBITDA surged 51% to EUR 111 million, with strong gains in food and trading segments. Poultry profits doubled, while instant foods faced margin pressure from new plant ramp-up. CapEx reached EUR 59 million, and the group maintains a robust balance sheet and dividend policy.
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Nine-month results show strong growth in EBITDA, net profit, and gross margin, driven by outstanding performance in poultry and milking operations, as well as balanced contributions from trading and food segments. Investments in new factories and capacity expansions support future growth.
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Strong H1 results with EBITDA at EUR 48 million and sales up 4% year-over-year, driven by robust poultry and food production segments. Key investments and acquisitions are expected to further enhance performance, while risks remain from market volatility and disease outbreaks.
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EBITDA and revenue declined YoY but remain above five-year averages, with food production and poultry segments showing strong growth. Acquisition of Elagro Trade will double Latvian market share, and new investments in production and sustainability are underway.
Fiscal Year 2024
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EBIT margin and gross profit margin reached multi-year highs despite a 25% revenue drop, with strong food segment performance and stable financial ratios. CapEx and EBITDA guidance remain steady, while investments and M&A focus shift toward food production outside the Baltics.