Finland's HKFoods Q3 sales, adjusted EBIT lifted by poultry and ready meals demand
Overview
Finland food producer's Q3 net sales rose 3.2% yr/yr, driven by retail and food service growth
Comparable EBIT for Q3 rose 5.3%, supported by retail and food service sales growth
Higher logistics and personnel costs weighed on Q3 profit margins
Outlook
HKFoods expects 2026 comparable EBIT to grow compared to 2025
Company estimates ASF cases will reduce 2026 EBIT by about EUR 1 mln
Company says cost increases from higher oil prices have been incorporated into sales prices
Result Drivers
RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE - Co said Q3 sales growth was driven by strong performance in poultry and ready meals in retail and food service channels, and higher beef prices
COST PRESSURES - Co said higher logistics, packaging, and personnel costs weighed on Q3 EBIT
PORK EXPORT CHALLENGES - Co said subdued demand in Asia, EU oversupply and ASF cases weakened pork export profitability
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Comparable EBIT continuing operations | EUR 12.4 mln | ||
Q3 Revenue continuing operations | EUR 255.1 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "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 HKFoods Oyj is €1.95, about 20.8% above its November 3 closing price of €1.61
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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