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Hagar Q2 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 26/27 earnings summary16 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 sales rose 5.5% YoY to ISK 54.7bn and EBITDA increased 3.3% to ISK 5.7bn; profit fell 10.4% to ISK 2.3bn.
H1 sales were ISK 105,468m, EBITDA ISK 10,802m and net income ISK 4,207m; Q2 results exceeded management expectations.
Strong H1 performance and a positive second-half outlook prompted an ISK 800m increase in FY EBITDA guidance.
Financial highlights
Q2 gross profit rose 5.0% to ISK 13.5bn; gross margin was 24.7%, down 0.1 percentage points YoY.
Q2 EBIT was ISK 3.8bn, down 0.7%; net finance expense rose 18.9% to ISK 992m, contributing to lower profit.
H1 gross profit was ISK 26,795m vs ISK 24,493m; EBIT was ISK 7,061m vs ISK 6,232m.
H1 profit before tax was ISK 5,288m vs ISK 4,636m; basic EPS was ISK 3.88 vs ISK 3.39.
H1 total comprehensive income was ISK 4.1bn, up 13.5% YoY.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026/27 EBITDA guidance rose by ISK 800m to ISK 19,600–20,100m; the range includes ISK 470m of temporary Álfabakki 2 costs.
Operations remained strong with a positive second-half outlook; priorities include efficiency and profitable growth across supply chain, assortment, infrastructure and new revenue streams.
Bónus assortment changes, Álfabakki 2 capacity expansion, Olís non-fuel services, Hagar Media advertising, and digital and data-led efficiencies offer growth opportunities.
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Next Hagar earnings date
Q3 26/2715 Jan, 2027
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Next Hagar earnings date
Q3 26/2715 Jan, 2027
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Hagar hf is an Iceland-based retail company that operates a range of stores primarily in the grocery sector. The company manages low-price grocery chains such as Hagkaup and Bonus, which offer food products, clothing, beauty products, home furnishings, and leisure products. Additionally, Hagar hf engages in the sale of specialty products, including apparel, lingerie, home products, cosmetics, sports, and outdoor recreation equipment through its Hagkaup supermarkets and specialty stores. The company is also involved in wholesale activities, distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, and processed meat products. Hagar hf is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Iceland.