France's Marie Brizard H1 revenue falls amid international headwinds

Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits SA

24/09/2026 17:14

Overview
France wine and spirits group's H1 2026 revenue declined 4.4% yr/yr amid global challenges
EBITDA for H1 2026 fell to €4.9 mln from €5.9 mln in H1 2025
Net profit for H1 2026 dropped to €2.1 mln, reflecting lower operating profit

Outlook
Company expects ongoing positive momentum in France, driven by William Peel and new product launches
International performance expected to decline in Eastern Europe due to external factors and customer challenges
Company to maintain operational agility and cost control amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty

Result Drivers
FRANCE RECOVERY - Gradual recovery in William Peel distribution and new product launches from Marie Brizard and Sobieski supported revenue growth in France
INTERNATIONAL HEADWINDS - Declining sales in Lithuania and Ukraine due to rising excise duties and conflict disruption weighed on international results
COST MANAGEMENT - Continued rigorous cost management helped offset pressures, particularly at the holding company level

Company press release: ID:nGNE4c7P7B

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Net Income
 
EUR 2.1 mln
 
H1 EBITDA
 
EUR 4.9 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"
The average consensus recommendation for the distillers & wineries peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits SA is €2.80, about 5.7% above its September 23 closing price of €2.65
The stock recently traded at 31 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 33 three months ago

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