Uzin Utz (UZU) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q3 revenue rose 9.5% YoY, sustaining growth despite challenging market conditions; nine-month organic revenue growth was 9.0%, within the GROW BIGGER target range.

• Nine-month EBIT increased 1.6% YoY to €32.3m, supported by targeted management measures and cost discipline; full-year EBIT guidance was raised to in line with or slightly below the prior-year level.

Financial highlights

• Q3 net sales were €142.1m, up €12.3m or 9.5% YoY; EBIT was €11.6m, up €0.3m or 2.4%.

• Q3 EBIT margin was 8.2%, down 0.6 percentage points YoY; earnings per share were €1.80, up €0.30 or 18.6%.

• Nine-month EBIT reached €32.3m versus €31.8m in 2025; reported nine-month revenue was €423.1m versus €385.4m.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 revenue guidance remains a slight increase, defined as growth above 2.0% and up to 10.0%, with steady YoY growth expected to continue.

• EBIT guidance was revised upward to in line with or slightly below the prior-year level; the forecast for a slight decline in EBIT margin is unchanged.

• Guidance reflects plateauing raw-material and packaging prices and savings from targeted management measures, while market conditions remain challenging.