LDC rises on 'even better' Q2 results

Societe Ldc SA

07/10/2025 08:24

** Shares in LDC LOUP.PA rise 3.3%, paring gains after rising as much as 5.1%, after Europe's largest poultry meat group reported "even better" Q2 results, says Midcap Partners

** Results "driven by stronger-than-anticipated price effects and a better contribution from acquisitions," says Midcap Partners

** Group posted over 20% rise in Q2 revenue to 1.8 billion euros  ($2.10 billion) and confirmed 2025 outlook

** "Volume performance is somewhat disappointing, as the group remains constrained by upstream supply, but price effects are clearly stronger than expected," broker adds

** Broker adds international segment showed robust growth driven by acquisitions like Indykpol and Calibra, enhancing overall performance

** If gains hold, shares are up 35.29% YTD​

($1 = 0.8561 euros)

 (Reporting by Dimitri Rhodes)

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