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Active of the day. Navigator kicks off in the PSI results season

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Briefings

Navigator, Portugal's largest paper producer, reported a 40% drop in first-half profits due to war-related costs, with analysts expecting a third-quarter loss despite a 2.16 billion euro stock valuation. The company's stock fell 0.85% to 3.036 euros, marking a low since late last year, while competitors like Galp and Jeronimo Martins are scheduled to report results next week. Analysts note the earnings season will show less uniformity than recent years, with sectors like energy and banking benefiting from favorable conditions while others face economic uncertainty.

Key points

• Navigator's first-half profits fell by 40% to 49.1 million euros due to increased production and energy costs from the war.
• Analysts expect Navigator's third-quarter results to be lower than the previous year's figures, potentially causing a stock price decline.

Context

Navigator is a leading paper producer controlled by the Queiroz Pereira family, with 70% held by Semapa. The company is currently valued at 2.16 billion euros on the Lisbon stock exchange, facing volatile international markets and rising energy costs.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the first half of Navigator's fiscal year and the third quarter of 2026, with no data on prior years or future projections beyond analyst estimates.

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