Strong top-line and operational profit
Recorded seasonally high revenue of EUR 1.54 billion and operational profit of EUR 221 million (second-best Q1 to date). Operational EBIT increased ~3% year-over-year driven by higher volumes and lower costs.
Record harvest volumes
Seasonally record high harvest volumes of 136,000 tonnes in Q1, up 26% year-over-year and slightly above internal guidance; company maintains 2026 volume guidance of 605,000 tonnes (c. +8.3% YoY) and 2029 target of >=650,000 tonnes.
Improved farming cost
Realized blended farming cost of EUR 5.46/kg, down from EUR 5.89/kg in Q1 2025 (a 7.3% reduction, ~EUR 46 million in nominal terms). Management expects stable cost Q2 then declines in H2 2026.
Balance sheet and capital metrics
Net interest-bearing debt at EUR 2.74 billion (in line with long-term target ~EUR 2.7 billion) and a strong equity ratio of 46%. Underlying EPS EUR 0.27 in Q1 and annualized return on capital employed 13.1% for the quarter; 5-year ROCE average c. 17.4% vs peers 12.7%.
Mowi Norway performance and regional strength
Mowi Norway operating profit EUR 181 million, margin EUR 2.40/kg, harvest 76,000 tonnes; Region North delivered an impressive EUR 2.89/kg margin and remains a key earnings driver.
Downstream and feed progress
Consumer Products sold volumes reached 70,000 tonnes (up 21% YoY) with operational profit EUR 20 million (adjusted performance improved versus weaker contracts). Feed business stable with operational EBITDA EUR 6 million and sold volumes 109,000 tonnes; target feed production/sales 650,000 tonnes in 2026 (+11% YoY) and a Skretting partnership targeting EUR 55 million in annual savings.
Strategic bolt-on and shareholder return
Acquisition of Torghatten Aqua's 4,500-tonne sea-based operation in Northern Norway at attractive terms; Board declared a quarterly dividend of NOK 2.30/share, signaling confidence in outlook.
Cost leadership and productivity gains
Company highlights continued cost reduction and productivity programs: 20% of the Q1 cost reduction derived from non-feed items, reinforcing Mowi's #1 position on EBIT per region and on standard license metrics in Norway.
Positive market outlook medium-term
Management cites research (Kontali) expecting industry supply growth to normalize to ~0% for remainder of 2026 and ~1% in 2027 (longer term 1–2%), which should support market balance going forward.