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Hagar Raises Full-Year Earnings Forecast Following Strong Q2 in Iceland

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Icelandic retail group Hagar raised its full-year EBITDA guidance following a strong second quarter for the 2026/27 financial year. Total sales for the second quarter rose 5.5% year on year to ISK 54.7 billion. Management also reported that domestic store and warehouse operations delivered a 17.1% rise in segment EBITDA during the quarter.

From esmmagazine.com

Why it matters

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The strong performance across all business segments suggests robust consumer demand within Iceland. Hagar raised its annual EBITDA forecast by ISK 800 million, indicating confidence in future revenue streams.

From esmmagazine.com

Who's involved

  • HagarIcelandic holding company that reported strong sales and raised its earnings forecast
  • IcelandThe country where Hagar reported strong domestic store growth

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Faroe IslandsSpeculative

    Hagar's operations in the Faroe Islands could see increased revenue and EBITDA growth based on the company's overall strong performance.

  • PricewaterhouseCoopersSpeculative

    PricewaterhouseCoopers might see increased demand for financial review services from Hagar due to the company's strong earnings forecast.

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