Greece reports diverse H1 2026 corporate earnings and investment plans

Greek companies and sectors reported diverse financial results for the first half of 2026. In the energy and industrial sectors, Motor Oil and HelleniQ Energy led profitability on the Athens Stock Exchange, with Motor Oil seeing a 192.5% increase in net profits. Metlen also reported a 23.2% rise in net profits.

Infrastructure and utility providers showed significant activity. ADME announced plans for 6 billion euros in investments through 2029, with 3.5 billion euros already secured through contracts. The Thessaloniki Port Authority (OLTH SA) reported an 8.9% increase in revenue to 58 million euros and a 3.5% rise in net profits. EYATH reported a 14.5% revenue increase to 47.4 million euros, driven by organic growth in water and sewage services.

In the maritime sector, the Greek merchant fleet saw a 1.4% increase in the number of vessels, reaching 1,868, though total capacity for vessels over 100 gross tons decreased by 0.7% to 34,953,043 gross tons. Additionally, Evrofarma reported a 44% increase in net profits, reaching 2.61 million euros, supported by export growth and the completion of its 'Green Transition' investment program.

On the consumer side, Greece recorded the highest increase in airfare prices in Europe, while organized holiday package prices in the EU rose by 3.2% in August 2026.