Kerry 9M revenue slips as volumes grow; up to €300 mln buyback planned
Kerry Group reported lower nine-month revenue despite volume growth, kept its FY26 EPS guidance and plans a new buyback of up to €300 million.
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what happened
Irish flavour and nutrition group Kerry Group said revenue fell in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, even though volumes grew, according to RTTNews and dpa-AFX as reported by TradingView. Third-quarter volume growth picked up to 4.1%, with 4.6% in the Americas, 1.3% in Europe and 5.7% in APMEA.
For the nine months, revenue dropped 0.6% as 3.6% volume growth was more than offset by negative pricing, currency and portfolio effects. The company kept its 2026 adjusted EPS growth guidance at 6% to 10%. It also intends to launch a further share buyback of up to €300 million once the current programme ends, with a formal announcement due before it starts. The shares rose 2.45% to 96.20 pence in London.
why it matters
For investors, the key signals are the unchanged profit guidance and the planned buyback, which typically supports a share price. Revenue falling while volumes rise points to pressure from pricing and currency, so margin progress, with EBITDA margin up 50 basis points driven by the Accelerate 2.0 programme, remains the main metric to watch.
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- Kerry 9M Revenue Falls, Volume Rises; Plans Up To €300 Mln Buyback; Backs FY26 Guidance; Stock Up — TradingView, 22 October 2026 at 08:59 UTC
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