Kerry Group revenue dips despite volume growth

Kerry Group continues to support customer needs in bakery, dairy, beverages, and snack categories, reinforcing its role as a leading global food ingredients supplier

Kerry Group reports lower revenues but improves margins, raises dividend and launches €300m share buyback

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Kerry Group has recently reported a decline in overall revenues for 2025, despite volume growth across its taste and nutrition business.

Softer pricing, currency effects, and the impact of portfolio adjustments contributed to the fall in reported revenues, highlighting the complex environment facing global food ingredient suppliers.

Despite the top-line dip, Kerry Group delivered improved EBITDA margins of 17.9 %, reflecting operational efficiencies and a focus on higher-margin product segments.

Cash flow

Strong cash flow allowed the company to propose a higher full-year dividend of 140 cent per share, up 10 % on 2024, and launch a €300 million share buyback programme, demonstrating confidence in its long-term financial strength.

Volume growth was driven by sustained demand for the Group’s taste, nutrition, and functional solutions across multiple markets.

The company also continued to support food and beverage innovation, working closely with retailers, brands, and manufacturers to provide solutions in line with shifting consumer trends such as clean-label products, plant-based ingredients, and sustainability-focused offerings.

The market reaction was mixed, with Kerry Group shares dipping following the revenue announcement, highlighting investor sensitivity to top-line performance even as operational metrics improved.

Analysts note that Kerry Group’s strong margin management, global footprint, and commitment to innovation position the group well for 2026, despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures in food manufacturing, commodity costs, and foreign exchange volatility.

For retailers, suppliers, and foodservice operators, the Group’s results underscore the importance of aligning product innovation with cost management.

With a strategic focus on taste and nutrition solutions, Kerry Group continues to support customer needs in bakery, dairy, beverages, and snack categories, reinforcing its role as a leading global food ingredients supplier.

Looking ahead, Kerry Group expects continued volume growth and sustainable margin performance in 2026, with the share buyback and dividend programme signalling confidence in long-term value creation for shareholders and stakeholders across the food and beverage industry.

Read more: Kerry Group revenues up 6.3%

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