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Síldarvinnslann Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary27 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Strong operational performance in Q2 2026, with successful pelagic fishing and processing, robust sales of capelin products, and high prices for frozen trawler catches.
Revenue for the first half of 2026 reached €191.9 million, up from €145.9 million year-over-year.
Net profit for the period was €47.0 million, a significant increase from €11.5 million in the same period last year.
The company changed its functional currency from USD to EUR as of January 1, 2026, reflecting increased euro-denominated activity.
Operations continued without disruption despite ongoing seismic activity near Grindavík.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue was €78.3m, up from €67.4m in Q2 2025; EBITDA rose to €27.2m (34.7% margin) from €13.9m (20.6%).
EBITDA for the first half of 2026 was €73.2 million, more than double the €34.9 million reported a year earlier.
Operating profit (EBIT) reached €65.6 million, up from €26.6 million year-over-year.
Total assets at June 30, 2026 were €951.7m, up from €945.4m at year-end 2025.
Equity at period end was €652.8 million, with an equity ratio of 68.6%.
Outlook and guidance
Expectations for high prices in the upcoming mackerel season despite lower quotas.
Strong market outlook for fishmeal and oil, with prices at historical highs due to supply disruptions in Peru.
Continued strong demand for whitefish products in Europe and the UK, though cod and haddock quotas are set to decrease.
Positive initial advice for capelin quota, with expectations for a good season.
No operational disruptions are expected from ongoing geological activity, and contingency plans are in place.
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Síldarvinnslan hf. is a leading Icelandic company engaged in the fishing and fish processing industry. The company focuses on the harvesting and processing of pelagic species, including herring and mackerel, and operates advanced facilities for producing fishmeal and fish oil. It also engages in whitefish processing and operates specialized port facilities. Síldarvinnslan's operations span multiple locations in Iceland, as well as in the United States and Greenland. The company’s fleet includes vessels for pelagic fishing and trawlers equipped for freezing and ice preservation. Additionally, it is involved in fish farming, particularly salmon and catfish breeding. The company is headquartered in Fjardabyggd, Iceland, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Iceland.