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Suedzucker Lifts Full-Year Forecast on Strong Biofuel Demand
Summary
German food and biofuels producer Suedzucker has raised its revenue and operating earnings guidance for the 2026/27 fiscal year, citing robust performance driven by high demand for biofuels.
Suedzucker (ETR:SZUG) has upgraded its financial outlook for the 2026/27 fiscal year, signaling that strong demand in the biofuels market is bolstering the company's results. The Germany-based company announced the revised forecast on Thursday.
Updated Guidance
The company increased its projections for both full-year revenue and operating profit, reflecting confidence in its performance for the remainder of the year.
- Revenue: Suedzucker now expects revenue in a range of €8.3 billion to €8.7 billion (approximately $9.4 billion to $9.9 billion), up from a prior forecast of €8.1 billion to €8.5 billion.
- Operating Core Earnings: The lower end of the operating profit forecast was raised to €540 million, with the new range now set at €540 million to €680 million. The previous guidance was €480 million to €680 million.
AdSector Momentum
Suedzucker attributed the upward revision to strengthening demand for biofuels. This trend appears to be sector-wide, as fellow German biofuels producer Verbio (ETR:VBKG) also reported higher annual sales in September on the back of increased demand.
The improved outlook from Suedzucker provides further evidence of a robust market environment for renewable energy producers in Europe, as demand for alternatives to traditional fossil fuels continues to grow.
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