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Willi-Food Q2 2026 results show margin expansion; logistics center near-term catalyst

Aug 4, 2026, 8:13 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The company shows margin expansion and strong balance sheet; near-term logistics center could unlock further earnings upside; however, net profit drop and one-off items may cap upside until the center starts operations.

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Willi-Food International reported Q2 2026 unaudited results with flat revenue and meaningfully higher gross and operating profits. The company notes currency tailwinds and progress on a new refrigerated logistics center slated to become operational in Q4 2026, which management expects to boost margins and enable growth into new categories. Net profit declined YoY but cash and overall liquidity remain strong.

Q2 2026 sales: NIS 160.5m, flat YoY (US$53.7m).
Gross profit up 21.5% to NIS 53.5m; margin 33.3%.
Operating profit up 22.7% to NIS 25.3m; margin 15.8%.
Net profit down 33.9% to NIS 21.1m; EPS 1.5.
Cash and securities: NIS 257.6m; Q2 operating cash flow: NIS 38.6m.

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