Südzucker reports improved EBITDA and profit turnaround

Südzucker reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the first half of the 2026/27 fiscal year. The company’s operative EBITDA rose to 303 million euros, up from 189 million euros in the previous period. This turnaround includes a net surplus of 61 million euros for the period ending August 31, 2026, compared to a loss of 60 million euros in the prior year.

Revenue remained relatively stable at 4.188 billion euros, nearly matching the 4.199 billion euros reported in the previous year. Following these results, Deutsche Bank Research raised its price target for Südzucker stock from 9.00 to 11.20 euros, while maintaining a ‘Hold’ rating. Additionally, DZ Bank increased its target to 13.00 euros with a ‘Hold’ recommendation.

The company has also raised its revenue forecast for the 2026/27 period to between 8.3 and 8.7 billion euros.