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Edge13 Dec 2023
Baking a Family Fortune: The Rise of Lotus Bakeries
Discover how Lotus Bakeries, family-owned since 1932, has grown into a global snack powerhouse with iconic brands and a focus on quality and long-term success.
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Lotus Bakeries H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary7 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue reached €749.1 million for HY1 2026, up 14% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for Biscoff® and Natural Foods.
Biscoff® volume and revenue grew over 20%, with broad-based growth across continents and strong US performance.
Net result increased by 23.5% to €98.1 million compared to the same period last year.
The Thailand (Chonburi) plant is fully operational and exceeding expectations, supporting global capacity.
Largest-ever Biscoff® investment program announced, with at least €500 million planned across US, Thailand, and Belgium from 2026–2030.
Financial highlights
EBITDA (u) was €156.3 million, representing 20.9% of revenue, up from 19.7% in HY1 2025.
Underlying EBIT (u) rose 19.4% to €131 million, with operating margin improving to 17.5%.
EPS increased to €13.1, up from €12.1 in HY1 2025; EPS up 23.5% to €121 per share.
Underlying net result reached €98.7 million, up 18.5% year-over-year.
Net financial debt reduced to 0.3x EBITDA (u), down from 0.6x in June 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Capex for 2026–2027 expected to exceed €250 million, supporting global Biscoff® expansion.
Foreign exchange headwinds anticipated to ease in H2 2026; ongoing cost pressures from geopolitical and climate risks may persist into 2027.
Confident in long-term growth potential, supported by strong brands, balance sheet, and continued investments.
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Latest events from Lotus Bakeries
- Revenue topped €1bn as profit and cash flow rose, with leverage at 0.6x REBITDA.LOTB
H2 2023 - Double-digit revenue and profit growth, record-low net debt, and global expansion in 2025.LOTBH2 2025
- Double-digit growth in Biscoff and Natural Foods fueled strong H1 2025 results.LOTBH1 2025
- Sales and profit surged over 20% as Biscoff and Natural Foods drove robust growth.LOTBH1 2024
- 16% revenue growth, record profit, and global expansion fueled by Biscoff and Natural Foods.LOTBH2 2024
Next Lotus Bakeries earnings date
H2 20265 Feb, 2027
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Next Lotus Bakeries earnings date
H2 20265 Feb, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Lotus Bakeries NV, operating under the ticker symbol LOTB, is a Belgium-based company renowned for its production and distribution of bakery products. The company's extensive portfolio includes a diverse range of indulgent and natural snacks, such as the iconic Lotus Biscoff cookies, ginger snaps, cakes, pastries, waffles, tarts, gingerbread, and various other bakery products. These products are marketed under well-known brands including Lotus, Nakd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, Peter's Yard, Dinosaurus, Peijnenburg, and Annas. Lotus Bakeries focuses on selling its products through e-commerce platforms as well as traditional stores, catering to a global customer base.The company is headquartered in Lembeke, Belgium, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Brussels (EBR) stock exchange.