Austrian sugar producer AGRANA lifts FY EBIT forecast after H1 profit surge

Overview

• Austria food and agri-commodities firm's H1 2026/27 EBIT rises yr/yr

• H1 2026/27 revenue was broadly flat compared to prior year

• Company raised full-yr 2026/27 EBIT forecast

Outlook

• AGRANA raises 2026/27 EBIT forecast to €90 mln–€110 mln from €70 mln–€90 mln

• Company still expects consolidated revenue to rise slightly in 2026/27

Result Drivers

• ACS BUSINESS AREA - Co said EBIT growth was mainly due to improved profitability in Agricultural Commodities & Specialities business area

• MARKET VOLATILITY - Co said sales and procurement markets remain volatile due to war in Ukraine and conflict in Middle East

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the food processing peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Agrana Beteiligungs AG is €12.40, about 8.8% above its September 25 closing price of €11.40

• The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago

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