UK's Cranswick beats annual profit estimates; says monitoring Iran war risks
Cranswick's Financial Performance and Industry Impact
Annual Profit Results Exceed Expectations
May 19 (Reuters) - Cranswick beat annual profit expectations on strong meat sales, but the British meat producer warned of potential supply chain disruption from the Iran war.
Shares rose 5.2% after reporting 220 million pounds ($294.67 million) in adjusted pretax profit for the year ended March 28, 2026, above company-compiled analyst estimates of 216.2 million pounds.
Sector-Wide Concerns Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Rising energy and fuel costs linked to the war have raised caution in the British food production and retail sector.
Peer Company Reactions and Market Outlook
Peer Hilton Food also warned of potential impact from the Middle East conflict and said it remained cautious about inflationary pressures, while reiterating its annual profit view.
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(Reporting by Simone Lobo and DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Harikrishnan Nair)
