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KWS SAAT & Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary12 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved robust operating performance in FY 2024/25 despite challenging market conditions, with strategic realignment completed and a new financial framework set for future growth.
Net sales remained stable at €1,677m in FY 2024/25, while H1 2025/26 saw net sales of €411.3m, down 1.4% year-over-year, with a slight increase on a comparable basis.
Free cashflow more than doubled to €123m in FY 2024/25, and net debt reduced significantly to €62m (0.2x EBITDA); H1 2025/26 net debt was €264.6m.
Operating earnings in H1 2025/26 improved, driven by a €30m positive special effect from the sale of North American corn business license rights.
Updated dividend policy with a proposed 25% increase to €1.25 per share, targeting a 25-30% payout ratio.
Financial highlights
Net sales: €1,677m in FY 2024/25 (flat year-over-year, +1.0% organic, -1.1% FX); H1 2025/26: €411.3m (down 1.4%).
EBITDA: €350.5m in FY 2024/25 (-13% year-over-year); H1 2025/26: €-49.0m (improved from €-65.9m).
Net income: €140.0m in FY 2024/25 (-24% year-over-year); H1 2025/26: €-63.8m (improved from €-114.7m).
Free cashflow: €123.2m in FY 2024/25 (up from €56.8m); H1 2025/26: €-145.2m (improved from €-176.2m).
Net debt: €61.6m in FY 2024/25 (down from €385.1m); H1 2025/26: €264.6m (down from €343.5m).
EPS: €4.24 in FY 2024/25 (down from €5.58); H1 2025/26: €-1.93 (improved from €-3.48).
Outlook and guidance
FY 2025/26 net sales expected at previous year's level, not the previously anticipated 3% growth.
EBITDA margin forecast confirmed at 19–21% for the full year, with a one-time positive EBITDA effect of ~€30m from license sale.
Segment forecasts: Sugarbeet and Corn net sales expected at or below prior year, Vegetables slightly below, Cereals at prior year.
Mid-term targets: 3-5% organic sales growth and 19-21% EBITDA margin.
Cost-cutting measures initiated and already impacting results.
Quantify financial impact of recent asset sales
Explain the new control system's reporting impact
Reconcile sales forecast cut with margin target
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KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a global agricultural company specializing in the breeding and distribution of seeds for a variety of crops. The company develops high-performance seeds for crops such as corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, and vegetables, emphasizing innovation in plant breeding and biotechnology to enhance yield, disease resistance, and adaptability. It also engages in research and development to support sustainable farming practices. KWS is headquartered in Einbeck, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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