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Amid shifting dynamics in the global seafood industry, KALDVIK AS released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. According to reports, the company's operating income reached EUR 36.5 million, down from EUR 48.4 million in the prior year. Furthermore, the company recorded an operating loss of EUR 26.4 million before fair value adjustments were applied to its biological assets.
This decline in performance aligns with broader pressures in the aquaculture sector, where regional peers such as Mowi and SalMar have faced similar headwinds regarding production costs and global price volatility per market data. The year-over-year comparison highlights a significant shift in operational profitability, as margins were squeezed by rising expenses and lower revenue realization before non-cash accounting adjustments.
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