Strauss Group Reports Q2 & H1-2026 Financial Results:¹ Solid operating income growth to NIS 363 million, up 42%; Net profit doubled to NIS 195 million
Key Financial Highlights – Q2-2026 2
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strauss Group Ltd. (TASE: STRS) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, that ended on June 30 th, 2026 with a substantial improvement in profitability, free cash flow and continued business momentum.
Shai Babad, President and CEO of Strauss Group, stated:
"The quarter's results are a testament to Strauss's resilience and the quality of our execution. Even in a complex business environment we have been able to significantly improve profitability, while continuing to invest in our brands, innovation, and capabilities that will drive our growth in the years to come. This is not a one-quarter move but the result of a clear path, disciplined execution and focus on activities in which we have a real advantage. I am proud of Strauss' thousands of employees in Israel, around the world as well as in our JVs. Thanks to their professionalism, commitment and dedication, we continue to lead, grow and create value for all our stakeholders."
Table 1: Key financial data, based on the Company's Non-GAAP reports: (1, 2, 3)
NIS million
H1-2026
H1-2025
% Change
% Change
excl. FX
Q2-2026
Q2-2025
%
Change
%
Change
excl. FX
Group Sales
5,868
6,063
-3.2 %
0.3 %
2,867
3,073
-6.7 %
-1.9 %
Gross Profit
1,943
1,649
17.9 %
20.9 %
986
868
13.6 %
17.6 %
Gross margin
33.1 %
27.2 %
34.4 %
28.3 %
EBIT
679
444
52.9 %
57.5 %
363
255
41.9 %
47.3 %
EBIT margin
11.6 %
7.3 %
12.6 %
8.3 %
Net Income
Attributable to
Shareholders
376
171
119.3 %
131.3 %
195
90
113.3 %
129.7 %
Net margin
6.4 %
2.8 %
6.8 %
3.0 %
EPS (NIS)
3.21
1.47
118.4 %
1.65
0.78
112.3 %
EBITDA
895
649
37.9 %
41.6 %
472
359
31.7 %
36.4 %
EBITDA margin
15.2 %
10.7 %
16.4 %
11.7 %
Operating Cash
Flow
366
-296
N.M.
265
51
419.6 %
Capex, Net
-262
-288
-9.0 %
-115
-140
-17.9 %
Free Cash Flow
104
-584
N.M.
150
-89
N.M.
Net debt
2,504
2,966
-15.6 %
2,504
2,966
-52.2 %
Net debt / EBITDA
1.5
2.4
1.5
2.4
Note: financial figures have been rounded to NIS millions. Percentage changes were calculated based on exact figures in thousands of NIS.
(1) As of Q1-2026, management determined that The Kitchen Hub incubator is no longer a reportable activity and has been excluded from Non-GAAP reporting. Comparative figures were restated by approx. NIS 18 million for H1-2026.
(2) Including loss on cocoa derivative of NIS 49 million in Q1-2025.
(3) Including insurance income of NIS 27 million in Q2-2026.
Strauss Group Financial Highlights – Q2-2026:
Strauss Group Financial Highlights – H1-2026:
Business Segment Performance
Strauss Israel
Coffee International
Strauss Water
Table 2. Sales Summary by Operating Segment (Non-GAAP):
NIS million
H1-2026
H1-2025
% Change
% Change
excl. FX
Q2-2026
Q2-2025
% Change
% Change
excl. FX
Group Sales
5,868
6,063
-3.2 %
0.3 %
2,867
3,073
6.7%-
-1.9 %
Strauss Israel
2,759
2,715
1.6 %
1,300
1,319
1.5%-
Health &
Wellness
1,579
1,548
2.1 %
804
806
-0.1 %
Fun &
Indulgence
(Snacks and
Sweets) (1)
734
695
5.6 %
306
301
1.8 %
Fun &
Indulgence
(Coffee Israel)
446
472
-5.6 %
190
212
-11.1 %
Coffee
International (1)
2,656
2,924
-9.1 %
-2.2 %
1,334
1,536
-13.1 %
-3.9 %
Strauss Water(1)
453
424
6.8 %
7.6 %
233
218
7.1 %
8.3 %
Note: Financial data were rounded to the nearest NIS million. Percentages changes were calculated based on the exact figures in NIS thousands.
(1) Fun & Indulgence (Snacks and Confectionery) figures include Strauss Group's 50% interest in the salty snacks business. Coffee International figures include Strauss Group's 50% interest in the 3corações joint venture in Brazil (jointly held with the local São Miguel Group (50%)).
Table 3. EBIT Summary by Segment (Non-GAAP): (1)
NIS million
H1-2026
H1-2025
% Change
% Change
excl. FX
Q2-2026
Q2-2025
% Change
% Change
excl. FX
Group EBIT
679
444
52.9 %
64.4 %
363
255
41.9 %
53.5 %
EBIT margin
11.6 %
7.3 %
12.6 %
8.3 %
Strauss Israel
373
248
50.5 %
198
135
46.0 %
EBIT margin
13.5 %
9.1 %
15.2 %
10.2 %
Health &
Wellness
207
201
3.3 %
117
113
4.3 %
EBIT margin
13.1 %
13.0 %
14.6 %
14.0 %
Fun &
Indulgence
(Snacks and
sweets) (2) (3)
92
-15
N.M.
52
1
3353.0 %
EBIT margin
12.5 %
-2.1 %
16.7 %
0.5 %
Fun &
Indulgence
(Coffee Israel)
74
62
18.5 %
29
21
35.0 %
EBIT margin
16.6 %
13.2 %
15.4 %
10.1 %
Coffee
International
280
157
78.2 %
94.1 %
148
102
44.3 %
59.5 %
EBIT margin
10.5 %
5.4 %
11.1 %
6.7 %
Strauss Water
45
52
-13.9 %
28
26
4.9 %
EBIT margin
9.9 %
12.3 %
11.8 %
12.1 %
Other
-19
-13
-44.4 %
-11
-8
-26.1 %
Note: financial figures have been rounded to NIS millions. Percentage changes were calculated based on exact figures in thousands of NIS.
(1) As of Q1-2026, management determined that The Kitchen Hub incubator is no longer a reportable activity and has been excluded from Non-GAAP reporting. Comparative figures were restated by approx. NIS 18 million for H1-2026.
(2) Including insurance income of NIS 27 million in Q2-2026, and loss on cocoa derivative of NIS 49 million in H1-2025.
(3) Including loss on cocoa derivative of NIS 49 million in Q1 & H1-2025.
Table 4: Key financial data, based on the Company's GAAP reports:
NIS million
H1-2026
H1-2025
% Change
Q2-2026
Q2-2025
% Change
Total Group Sales
3,829
3,762
1.8 %
1,843
1,875
-1.7 %
Gross Profit
1,377
1,195
15.2 %
726
583
24.4 %
Gross margin
36.0 %
31.8 %
39.4 %
31.1 %
EBIT
586
373
56.8 %
341
183
85.0 %
EBIT margin
15.3 %
9.9 %
18.4 %
9.8 %
Net Income
Attributable to the
Company's
Shareholders
359
150
139.4 %
213
64
231.2 %
Net margin
9.4 %
4.0 %
11.6 %
3.4 %
EPS (NIS)
3.06
1.28
139.1 %
1.81
0.55
229.1 %
EBITDA
772
549
40.6 %
436
271
60.9 %
EBITDA margin
20.2 %
14.6 %
23.7 %
14.5 %
Operating Cash
Flow
303
-73
N.M.
146
20
630.0 %
Capex, Net
-230
-254
9.4 %
-98
-122
19.7 %
Free Cash Flow
73
-327
N.M.
48
-102
N.M.
Net debt
2,387
2,383
0.2 %
2,387
2,383
0.2 %
Net debt / EBITDA
1.6
2.2
1.6
2.2
Note: financial figures have been rounded to NIS millions. Percentage changes were calculated based on
exact figures in thousands of NIS.
Conference Call
On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, at 14:00 (Israel time), the Company will host a webcast conference call in Hebrew with management to review the financial results.
To participate in the webinar please use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h2xLHPKVS8uRce2jqitFYA
Webinar ID: 872 1102 2759
In addition, on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, at 15:30 (Israel time), the Company will host a webcast conference call in English with management to review the financial results.
To participate in the webinar please use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEPSAAVfReGKPADwvcUS1A
Webinar ID: 825 2528 4755
Questions for the questions and answers session may be submitted (up to 2 hours) in advance to: [email protected]
Likewise, Strauss Group's Q2-2026 earnings press release, and financial statements will be available on the Company's website
A recording of the webinar will be available on the company's website shortly following the webinar.
For further information, please contact:
Telem Yahav
Avshalom Shimi
Director of External Communications
Head of Investor Relations
972-52-257-9939
972-52-428-3330
972-3-675-6713
[email protected]
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Liron Ben Yaakov
Director of Communications and PR
972-54-609-1600
972-3-675-2584
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Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release does not constitute an offering to purchase or sell securities of Strauss Group Ltd. (the "Company") or an offer for the receipt of such offerings. The press release's sole purpose is to provide information. The Information provided in the press release concerning the analysis of the Company's activity is only an extract, and in order to receive a complete picture of the Company's activity and the risks it faces, one should review the Company's reports to the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
The press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Israeli Securities Law, 5728-1968. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made based on the Company's current expectations, evaluations and forecasts, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated, in whole or in part, as a result of different factors including, but not limited to, changes in market conditions and in the competitive and business environment, regulatory changes, currency fluctuations or the occurrence of one or more of the Company's risk factors. In addition, forward-looking forecasts and evaluations are based on information in the Company's possession while preparing the press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking forecasts and evaluations made herein to reflect events and/or circumstances that may occur after this press release was prepared.
1 The data presented in this document is based on the company's Non-GAAP figures, which include the proportionate consolidation of jointly-controlled entities and exclude the following: share-based compensation; end-of-period mark-to-market valuations of open financial derivative positions used for commodity hedging; timing adjustments for gains and losses from commodity derivatives, which are deferred until the related inventory is sold to third parties; other net income/expenses; and the related tax effects, unless stated otherwise.
2 Q2-2026 and H1-2026 results in this earnings release are presented in comparison to Q2-2025 and H1-2025, respectively, unless otherwise stated.
3 LFL (like-for-like) – Excluding translational impact of converting local currency of international JVs and subsidiaries into the Group's reporting currency (NIS).
4 LFL (like-for-like) – Excluding translational impact of converting local currency of international JVs and subsidiaries into the Group's reporting currency (NIS).
5 LFL (like-for-like) – Excluding translational impact of converting local currency of international JVs and subsidiaries into the Group's reporting currency (NIS).
6 3corações – Três Corações is a joint venture in Brazil jointly held by Strauss Coffee B.V. (50%) and São Miguel Group (50%).
SOURCE Strauss Group Ltd.