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Bell Food Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary11 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved the best half-year result in company history, driven by improved operating results, strategic focus on profitable growth, and execution of four strategic pillars: core Swiss business, European air-dried ham, sustainable poultry in DACH, and convenience expansion.
All business areas made sustainable progress, with notable performances in Switzerland, International, Hubers/Sütag, and Hilcona, and increased gross profit margins.
Integration of Hermann Wein's air-dried ham business and successful innovation launches supported growth.
Financial highlights
Net revenue reached CHF 2,413 million, up 0.4% year-over-year, with organic growth of 1.9%.
EBITDA rose 8.4% to CHF 173 million; EBIT increased 15.4% to CHF 76 million.
Net profit grew 21.3% to CHF 55 million, with gross profit margin at 39.4%.
Free cash flow improved to CHF 40.5 million from CHF -24 million in the prior year.
Operating investments totaled CHF 121.8 million, up 11.7% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year EBIT expected between CHF 180 million and CHF 195 million, with investment volume for 2026 forecasted at around CHF 300 million, below previous guidance, and to be financed from operating cash flow.
Positive free cash flow and net debt ratio within target range anticipated for the year.
Confident outlook for the remainder of 2026, with expectations of continued solid business performance and potential for future dividend increases.
Medium-term guidance to be introduced in 2027.
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Bell Food Group AG is a Swiss company engaged in the production and distribution of fresh and processed meat, poultry, seafood, and convenience foods. The company’s portfolio includes a range of products such as fresh and cured meats, sausages, salads, sandwiches, and ready-made meals, catering to the needs of retail, foodservice, and industrial clients. Bell Food Group operates several brands and serves markets across Europe, with a particular focus on Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.