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HKFoods Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary4 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 continuing-operations net sales rose 3.2% YoY to €255.1m; comparable EBIT increased 5.3% to €12.4m, or 4.9% of sales.
9M net sales grew 4.1% to €756.3m and comparable EBIT rose 13.0% to €25.9m; 2026 comparable EBIT is expected to grow YoY, with outlook unchanged.
Continuing-operations profit was €16.8m in Q3 and €22.7m in 9M; the improvement mainly reflected an €11.2m non-cash refinancing gain.
Financial highlights
Q3 EBITDA was €19.5m vs €18.5m; reported EBIT was €12.3m vs €10.9m, and EBIT margin rose to 4.8% from 4.4%.
Q3 EPS was €0.17 vs €0.06 and comparable EPS €0.17 vs €0.07; 9M continuing-operations EPS was €0.20 vs €0.06 and comparable EPS €0.21 vs €0.07.
9M EBITDA was €47.0m vs €43.9m and reported EBIT €24.9m vs €21.8m; gross profit was €66.2m vs €61.7m.
Operating cash flow, including discontinued operations, was -€0.5m in Q3 and €5.5m in 9M vs €6.4m and €23.0m; 9M cash flow after investing was -€9.9m vs €14.0m.
Outlook and guidance
2026 comparable EBIT is expected to grow compared with 2025; outlook is unchanged from 13 February 2026.
Strategic priorities include profitable growth in poultry, meals and meal components, efficiency, operational excellence and sustainable value-chain development.
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Latest events from HKFoods
- Sales and EBIT rose, but cash flow fell and pork export profitability was pressured.HKSAV
Q2 2026 - Comparable EBIT rose 23.7% on 3.8% higher sales, with a positive 2026 outlook.HKSAVQ1 2026
- Profitability and EBIT improved for the 12th straight quarter; 2026 EBIT growth expected.HKSAVQ4 2025
- Profitability and EBIT improved despite lower net sales, with updated strategy and financial targets.HKSAVQ3 2025
- Profitability and cash flow rose, with EBIT up and net debt down despite sales declines.HKSAVQ2 2025
- Net sales and profitability rose, with divestments and investments reducing debt and boosting outlook.HKSAVQ2 2024
- EBIT is set to nearly double in 2024, driven by growth, efficiency, and restructuring.HKSAVQ3 2024
- Profitability and EBIT rose on sales growth and efficiency, with a positive outlook for 2025.HKSAVQ1 2025
- Strong sales, higher EBIT, and strategic moves position for further growth in 2025.HKSAVQ4 2024
Next HKFoods earnings date
Q4 202610 Feb, 2027
HKFoods
Next HKFoods earnings date
Q4 202610 Feb, 2027
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HKFoods Oyj produces, markets, and sells pork, beef, poultry and lamb products, processed meats, and convenience foods to the retail, food service, industrial and export sectors in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Baltic countries. The company's products include fresh meat cuts; raw material for food industry; ready-to-eat meals; delicatessen products; pastry products; bacon; ham; sausages; salami products; meatballs and minced meat; canned meat products; stewed meat dishes; sliced and chilled poultry products; processed poultry products such as bratwursts, breaded chicken fillets, chicken nuggets and wings, ground poultry mincemeat with spices or other seasonings; fish products comprising smoked salmon fillets or portions.