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Ackermans & Van Haaren Stock Jumps on Strong H1 Profit and Upgraded Outlook
Shares in Ackermans & Van Haaren (BR:ACKB) climbed nearly 8% on Friday after the Belgian investment holding company reported strong first-half results and raised its full-year profit guidance. The company also announced a significant new investment in the aquaculture industry.
Strong H1 Performance Drives Outlook
For the first six months of 2026, Ackermans & Van Haaren posted a net profit of €339.6 million, according to its earnings release. The firm described the results as "solid," a sentiment echoed by analysts at KBC Securities.
Based on this performance, the company raised its full-year outlook. It now expects net profit growth for 2026 to be more than 10% on a year-over-year basis. The positive earnings report and upgraded forecast provided a significant catalyst for the stock's upward move.
AdNew Investment in Aquaculture
Separately, Ackermans & Van Haaren announced it is making a substantial investment in the salmon farming sector. The company will invest approximately €93 million (about $108 million) in the aquaculture company Grieg Aqua.
This move demonstrates the holding company's strategy of deploying capital into diverse and growing industries. For investors, this signals an expansion of the firm's portfolio beyond its existing holdings.
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