Uzin Utz (UZU) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Sales revenues rose 8.8% year-over-year to €273.96 million, with international sales up 10.1% and domestic sales up 6.5%.

• EBIT increased slightly by 1.1% to €20.67 million, and net income after taxes grew to €14.40 million from €13.97 million.

• The group maintained a strong equity ratio of 60.8%, well above the industry average.

• The average number of employees increased by 6.8% to 1,638.

Financial highlights

• EBITDA reached €31.07 million, up from €30.87 million year-over-year.

• Material usage ratio increased to 41.3% from 40.4% year-over-year.

• Personnel expenses rose 12.2% to €76.91 million.

• Investments increased by 19.6% to €11.80 million.

• Cash and cash equivalents rose to €37.91 million from €31.08 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects slightly increasing sales revenues for 2026, with EBIT forecasted to decline slightly to moderately compared to the prior year.

• The EBIT margin is expected to see a slight decline, consistent with previous guidance.

• Strategic management and cost optimization measures are expected to mitigate the impact of geopolitical risks.