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Kerry Group plc (GB:KYGA)
LSE:KYGA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.15Last Year’s EPS
2.09Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call balanced strong operational and financial progress—volume outperformance, margin expansion, EPS growth, solid cash generation, active capital returns and meaningful progress on the Accelerate program and innovation pipeline—against a set of manageable headwinds including regional softness (Europe, China), working capital timing, FX translation impacts, limited pricing and near-term restructuring costs. Management reiterated multi-year targets and provided a positive 2026 EPS outlook while flagging where improvements are expected.Company Guidance
Volume Outperformance
Group volume growth of 3% in FY2025 (Q4 2.8%), outperforming end markets by over 300 basis points; multi-year average volume growth of 3.8% over the plan period.
Revenue and EBITDA
Reported group revenue of EUR 6.8 billion and EBITDA of EUR 1.2 billion in FY2025, with EBITDA organic growth of 5.7%.
Margin Expansion
EBITDA margin expansion of 80 basis points in FY2025 to just under 18%; regional margin increases including Americas margin up 60 bps to 20.3% and Europe up 90 bps.
Earnings Per Share Growth and Outlook
Constant currency adjusted EPS growth of 7.5% in 2025 (3% reported); guidance for FY2026 constant currency adjusted EPS growth of 6%–10% and reaffirmed high single-digit plus EPS target to 2028.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Free cash flow of EUR 643 million with 81% cash conversion; net debt of EUR 2.2 billion with net debt/EBITDA of 1.9x and weighted average debt maturity of 6.5 years.
Capital Deployment and Shareholder Returns
Net capital investment of EUR 300 million; returned capital via EUR 500 million buybacks and EUR 215 million dividends in FY2025; announced a new EUR 300 million buyback program.
Accelerate Program Progress
Accelerate Operational Excellence completed delivering recurring annual benefits ahead of expectations (Accelerate programs contributed ~40 bps to margin); Accelerate 2.0 initiated and expected to deliver ~EUR 100 million recurring annual savings by 2028 (total net cost ~EUR 140 million).
Innovation, Technology and Footprint Expansion
Opened biotechnology centre in Leipzig; launched new fermentation-derived taste and proactive health solutions; expanded manufacturing presence in Egypt and Rwanda and added innovation centers in Frankfurt, Indonesia and Dubai.
Sustainability and Social Impact
Reported sustainability progress: carbon reduced by 52%, food waste reduced by 54%, and nutritional reach increased to almost 1.5 billion consumers.
GB:KYGA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
GB:KYGA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | €79.60 | €74.40 | -6.53% |
Oct 23, 2025 | €80.60 | €84.60 | +4.96% |
Jul 30, 2025 | €86.52 | €83.34 | -3.68% |
Feb 18, 2025 | €96.91 | €95.14 | -1.83% |
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FAQ
When does Kerry Group plc (GB:KYGA) report earnings?
Kerry Group plc (GB:KYGA) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Kerry Group plc (GB:KYGA) earnings time?
Kerry Group plc (GB:KYGA) earnings time is at Aug 05, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Kerry Group plc stock?
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What is GB:KYGA EPS forecast?
GB:KYGA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.15.