Danone H1 FY26 net profit rises 13% to EUR 1.18 billion; revenue increases 1.4% to EUR 13.94 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Danone reported H1 FY26 net profit of EUR 1.18 billion, up 13%, with revenue rising 1.4% to EUR 13.94 billion. Recurring operating income increased 2.3% to EUR 1.85 billion, while free cash flow dropped 27.3% to EUR 852 million. The company reaffirmed its 2026 targets for comparable revenue growth of 3%-5%. CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique highlighted strong demand for high-protein products and medical nutrition, alongside acquisitions of Huel and Made Group.
- Danone posted H1 2026 revenue of EUR 13.94 billion, up 1.4% on a reported basis, with recurring operating income rising 2.3% to EUR 1.85 billion. * Recurring operating margin edged up 0.12 percentage point to 13.3%; recurring diluted EPS inched up 0.9% to EUR 1.92. * Net income attributable to shareholders climbed 13.0% to EUR 1.18 billion; free cash flow fell 27.3% to EUR 852 million. * CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique said demand stayed strong for high-protein products and medical nutrition; Danone signed deals to acquire Huel and Made Group. * Danone reaffirmed its 2026 targets, including comparable revenue growth of 3%-5% and recurring operating income growth outpacing revenue. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Danone SA published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202607290131OMX_____CNEWS_FR_GNW1001254919_fr) on July 29, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)