Saputo (SAP) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
6 Nov, 2026Global scale and portfolio
Processes ~10B litres of milk annually across 54 plants, 49 distribution centres and 1 innovation centre; products sold in over 50 countries, with ~18,100 employees.
LTM continuing-operations revenue was $16.531B and adjusted EBITDA $1.611B; net earnings $744M and adjusted net earnings $771M.
Revenue mix: USA 50%, Canada 33% and International 17%; adjusted EBITDA mix: USA 45%, Canada 43% and International 12%.
Portfolio spans cheese, fluid milk, cultured dairy, dairy foods and ingredients; geographic and channel diversity supports resilience across economic cycles.
UK dairy division sale was agreed in August 2026; 80% of the Argentina dairy division was sold in June 2026.
Market opportunity and strategy
Positions dairy as an affordable, versatile source of high-quality protein aligned with consumer demand for nutrition, wellness and value.
Prioritizes value-added growth in cultured, protein and functional categories, including customer-led capacity for yogurt, cottage cheese and beverages.
Commercial priorities include brand investment, innovation with key customers, distribution expansion, pricing and product-portfolio optimization.
Operational agenda targets lower unit costs and higher utilization through network optimization, automation, SKU rationalization, logistics improvements and digital tools.
Strategic M&A filters include durable category demand, identifiable synergies, returns above cost of capital within a defined timeframe and strong operating cash flow generation.
Investment, cash flow and returns
Annual capex was $355M in FY18-FY21 and $437M in FY22-FY26; FY27F capex is $500M, focused on capacity, value-added categories and network efficiency.
The multi-year modernization and automation build phase is largely complete; improved throughput and utilization are beginning to lower unit costs and support margin expansion.
Net cash from operating activities averaged $1.1B across FY22-LTM, supporting growth initiatives and strategic investment.
At Sept. 30, 2026, net debt was $2.493B and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA was 1.55; adjusted leverage including UK sale proceeds was 0.52 versus a 2.25 long-term target.
FY27 annual dividend is $0.84 per share; capital allocation also includes a normal course issuer bid for up to 10% of public float, reinvestment and disciplined M&A.
Latest events from Saputo
- High-protein strength lifted EBITDA 13.8% and margin to 10.3% despite softer cheese markets.SAP
Q2 2027 - Protein demand and innovation drive growth, with strategic focus on core markets and efficiency.SAP
Scotiabank Back to School Conference - Strong financial results, strategic focus, and decisive shareholder approvals marked the AGM.SAP
AGM 2026 - Global dairy leader leverages scale, efficiency, and innovation for sustained growth and returns.SAP
Investor presentation - Earnings and margins rose on strong protein demand, efficiency gains, and disciplined capital returns.SAP
Q1 2027 - Global dairy leader drives growth and returns through scale, innovation, and disciplined investment.SAP
Investor presentation - Revenue up 8.9%, net earnings down 19%, with share buybacks and cost savings ahead.SAP
Q2 2025 - Strong cash flow and margin gains expected in FY25 as cost savings and efficiencies ramp up.SAP
Q4 2024 - FY25 revenue up 9.9%, but UK impairment drove net loss; strong cash flow and margin gains.SAP
Q4 2025