AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft (AGR) Earnings Call Transcripts

AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft's Latest Earnings Call - May 12, 2026

In the fiscal year 2025-2026, AGRANA reported revenue of EUR 3.2 billion, down from EUR 3.5 billion in the previous year, primarily due to a significant decline in the sugar segment. Operating profit increased to EUR 81.2 million, but exceptional items led to a net loss of EUR 35.1 million. Management expects EBIT for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027 to range between EUR 70 million and EUR 90 million, indicating a cautious outlook amidst ongoing challenges in the sugar market.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

For fiscal year 2026-2027, management anticipates EBIT between EUR 70 million and EUR 90 million, with expectations of slight revenue growth and continued focus on cost-saving measures.

What management said

Thanks so far. Before we go on with the Q&A session, I just wanted to remind you that today in the morning, we also published our annual report for '25-'26. And we would like to invite you to also visit our digital report on reports.agrana.com. And having a look at the financial calendar, I just wanted to remind you that our Annual General Meeting will take place on the 3rd of July, and it would be a presence event...

Yes, you're completely right. The problem is mainly in the [ sugar ] business, so still, we are facing a massive pressure from the market side. So prices are further -- will further decrease in the actual business here on one hand. On the other hand, yes, let's see what happens also with the volumes. I mean, we are in the restructuring mode. But yes, I mean we need a recovery also in the market side.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the ongoing pressures in the sugar market, particularly the potential for further price declines and the impact of global events on operations. There were also questions about the sustainability of the savings program amid declining margins.

Main topics on the call

• Revenue Decline in Sugar Segment — AGRANA's revenue decreased by EUR 250 million in the sugar business, leading to a total revenue drop to EUR 3.2 billion. CEO Stephan Büttner noted, "the main driver for the reduction in sugar... was the sharp drop in sug...
• Cost Management and Savings Program — The company achieved EUR 89 million in savings against a target of EUR 52 million for the year. Büttner stated, "the problem is that all the savings are eaten up by the lower gross profit, gross margins especially coming...
• Acquisition and Strategic Investments — AGRANA completed the acquisition of Mercator-Emba and the remaining shares of AUSTRIA JUICE, which are expected to enhance growth in the Food & Beverage Solutions segment. Management emphasized the importance of these ac...
• Outlook for 2026-2027 — Management expects a slight growth in revenue and an EBIT range of EUR 70 million to EUR 90 million for the next fiscal year. Büttner indicated, "we expect a stable development now till the new sugar marketing campaign,"...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 23 AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft earnings call transcripts on record, spanning January 14, 2020 to July 9, 2026. Based on this history, AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated July 9, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

AGR

Exchange

WBAG

Country

AT

Sector

Consumer Staples

Industry

Food Products

Calls on record

23

First call

January 14, 2020

Most recent

July 9, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly