Lerøy Seafood Group ASA: Q4 2025 Results

Core Insights - Lerøy Seafood Group reported solid operations and good biological performance in Q4 2025, with an operational EBIT of NOK 758 million, driven by strong contributions from Farming and the Value-Added Processing, Sales and Distribution (VAP S&D) segment [1] Farming Segment - The farming segment achieved an operational EBIT of NOK 564 million in Q4 2025, slightly lower than the same period last year, but salmon and trout prices improved significantly towards the end of the quarter [2] - Biological performance in the farming segment was better than expected, and costs declined quarter-on-quarter, leading to a favorable biological situation entering 2026 [2] VAP S&D Segment - The VAP S&D segment delivered an operational EBIT of NOK 317 million in Q4 2025, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year [3] - The operational EBIT for the entire year 2025 reached NOK 1,290 million, surpassing the ambitious target of NOK 1.25 billion set in 2022 [3][4] Wild Catch Segment - The wild catch segment reported an operational EBIT of NOK -29 million in Q4 2025, a decline from NOK 6 million in the same quarter last year, due to lower catch volumes and high raw material prices impacting margins [5] Outlook for 2026 - For 2026, Lerøy expects a decrease in cost per produced kilo in farming compared to 2025, with a guided harvest volume in Norway remaining at 195,000 GWT and a total expected volume of 216,500 GWT including Scottish Sea Farms [6] - Continued good biological development is anticipated to result in high harvest volumes, which may initially lower salmon prices but is expected to be positive for long-term earnings [7]