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Origin Enterprises

Q1 trading update – outlook healthy

Q1-25 presented a challenging start for Origin as Agriculture revenues declined by 14.2%, impacted by unfavourable planting conditions. However, this was partially offset by a solid...

Symrise

CMD update – long-term margin target raised

At its recent Capital Markets Day (CMD), Symrise outlined its long-term targets through 2028, maintaining its organic sales growth ambition of 5-7% CAGR, while raising its EBITDA margin...

Dole plc

Model update – further upside

We are upgrading our FY24 and FY25 adjusted EBITDA forecasts by c.1.5% and c.2% to $388.5m and $400m respectively, underpinned by Dole’s strong and consistent performance. We believe...

Symrise

Capital Markets Day November 20th – growth algorithm in focus

On November 20th, Symrise will host its second Capital Markets Day (CMD) in the space of 13 months – the shares are little changed in the period. The CMD is an opportunity for new CEO...

Dole plc

Healthy Q3 results; FY24 EBITDA guidance upgraded

Dole’s adjusted EBITDA delivery remained healthy in Q3-24, driven in part by a strong performance in the Diversified Fresh Produce Americas and ROW segment. Given its strong...

Cranswick plc

H1-25 results preview

Cranswick’s recent trading update underscores its solid performance throughout H1-25, prompting an upgraded outlook for FY25. We anticipate no major surprises in its H1-25 results...

Greencore Group

FY24 results preview

Following Greencore’s recent trading update and profit upgrade, we anticipate that ongoing commercial and operational self-help initiatives, coupled with above-market volume growth in...

Kerry Group

Proposed sale of Dairy Ireland for €500m – minimum dilution

Kerry Group has announced the proposed sale of its Dairy Ireland division to Kerry Co-op for an estimated consideration of €500m. The consideration implies an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.5x...

Glanbia

Model update: lowering FY25 EPS by c.4%; equity oversold

Glanbia has lost c.25% of its market value from its June-24 highs, largely related to a shift in earnings momentum triggered by adjustments to Branded margin expectations for FY25. The...

Glanbia

Q3 update: guidance reiterated; transformation programme announced

Glanbia has reiterated its full year guidance of 5-8% EPS growth, as such we envisage no material change to our FY24 forecasts. The group has announced the separation of its Glanbia...