KWS Reports Q1 2025/2026 Results and Maintains Forecast

KWS SAAT AG reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025/2026. The company experienced growth in its winter crop seed division, primarily owing to robust oilseed rape sales. However, there was a decline in sugarbeet sales attributable to large early sales in the prior year. Overall, net sales decreased to €228.2 million from €248.6 million in the previous year. Notably, EBITDA surged to €4.8 million, benefiting from a significant gain from selling its North American corn business.

Despite a generally subdued market, the company's forecasts for the fiscal year remain unchanged. KWS anticipates a 3% growth in comparable sales, attributing this to their diverse product range and market strength. The equity ratio improved to 57.7%, and net debt significantly decreased to €119 million. Each segment of KWS showed varied performance, with the Cereals and Vegetables Segments seeing increased net sales while the Sugarbeet and Corn Segments experienced declines.