SalMar ASA
SALM.OL
Kr.602.00 -0.50%
Exchange: OSL | Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Agricultural Farm Products
Q2 2024
Published: Jun 30, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $5.84B down 1% year-over-year
  • EPS of $6.50 increased by 201.3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 23.9%
  • Net income of 858.00M
  • ""We know that we produce one of the most sustainable proteins you can put on your plate. The future for us as a company and for the entire aquaculture industry are very positive."" - Frode Arntsen
SALM.OL
SalMar ASA

Executive Summary

SalMar ASA (SALM.OL) reported substantial financial results for Q2 2024 despite facing biological challenges and fluctuating price realizations due to jellyfish issues and winter source effects. The company achieved a revenue of NOK 5.84 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 0.97% and a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 10.94%. Management's focus on sustainability positioned SalMar as one of the top 500 sustainable companies globally, further emphasizing the potential for growth in aquaculture as global demand for healthy proteins increases. The operational EBIT was NOK 1.39 billion with an EBITDA margin of 31.1%, although results in various regions highlighted mixed results due to biological challenges hindering harvest volumes and operational efficiency. With a cautious outlook intact, the company's strategy focuses on enhancing local processing capacity and optimizing operational practices to capitalize on untapped potential in their existing licenses.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
5.84B
QoQ: -10.94% | YoY: -0.97%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
1.39B
23.86% margin
QoQ: -2.04% | YoY: -60.52%
Operating Income
Increasing
1.66B
QoQ: 2.54% | YoY: 0.98%
Net Income
Increasing
858.00M
QoQ: 4.51% | YoY: 201.66%
EPS
Increasing
6.50
QoQ: 4.33% | YoY: 201.25%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 7,876.00 7.60 -1.8% View
Q3 2024 6,122.00 2.16 -18.5% View
Q2 2024 5,838.00 6.50 -1.0% View
Q1 2024 6,555.00 6.22 -3.5% View
Q4 2023 8,019.00 10.00 +25.2% View