Atria posts 4.6% rise in second quarter sales and upgrades 2026 profit outlook
The company now expects its adjusted operating profit for 2026 to exceed the level recorded in 2025.
FINLAND – Finnish meat and food producer Atria reported a 4.6% increase in second quarter net sales, supported by higher demand from retail and foodservice customers in Finland and Sweden, prompting the company to raise its earnings outlook for the full year.
The company said adjusted earnings per share increased to US$0.55 (€0.47) during the quarter, compared with US$0.48 (€0.41) in the corresponding period last year.
Atria attributed the improved performance in Finland to strong retail sales, increased foodservice demand and a favourable start to the barbecue season, which contributed to higher sales across its product portfolio.
In Sweden, the company said the introduction of new products and a stronger sales mix helped improve financial performance during the reporting period.
Despite the stronger results, Atria said operating conditions remained challenging because of continued geopolitical uncertainty and rising costs associated with business operations and purchased services.
The company also identified fluctuations in pork markets, the threat of animal diseases and ongoing cost inflation as key risks that could affect business performance in the near term.
Company expects higher annual profit
Atria now expects its adjusted operating profit for 2026 to exceed the US$82.3 million (€69.9 million) recorded in 2025, reflecting confidence in continued demand for its products and the strength of its customer relationships and established brands.
The company is one of Northern Europe’s leading meat and food processors, producing fresh beef, pork and poultry alongside a wide range of processed and convenience food products.
Its product portfolio includes ready-to-eat meals, cold cuts, meat spreads, deli snacks, marinated meat products and sausages supplied to retail, foodservice and industrial customers.
Atria sources livestock from local family farms and operates across Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia, with a focus on regional supply chains and food production.
The company also maintains traceability systems that allow consumers to identify the farms from which meat products originate and follows Nordic production standards that exclude the routine use of antibiotics and added hormones in pigs and poultry, while cattle are primarily raised on grass-based diets.
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