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Q1/26 First Look: Strong Execution on Controllables; Exogenous Factors Weighing
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Q1/26 First Look: Strong Execution on Controllables; Exogenous Factors Weighing
Consumer Staples
AGT Food and Ingredients
TD SECURITIES INC. - CANADA QUICK TAKE: EARNINGS UPDATE
May 12, 2026
Price: C$15.38 (05/12/2026) Q1/26 First Look: Strong Execution on
Price Target: C$21.00 Controllables; Exogenous Factors Weighing
HOLD (2)
ESG SCORE: 77/100
Derek J. Lessard^ THE TD COWEN INSIGHT
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In our view, AGTF’s global supply chain continues to face operational challenges as a result
derek.lessard@tdsecurities.com
of the Middle Eastern conflict. While ~20% y/y EBITDA growth (excluding exogenous impacts)
Evan Frantzeskos, CFA^ points to solid underlying execution, we expect these headwinds to constrain the near-term
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evan.frantzeskos@tdsecurities.com
Ryan Neal^ Impact: NEUTRAL
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AGTF reported Q1/26 Adjusted EBITDA of $39.1mm, which was 3% above cons. ($38.1mm)ryan.neal2@tdsecurities.com
and in line with TD Cowen (down 2% y/y). Management highlighted three primary headwinds
Key Data that collectively reduced quarterly EBITDA by roughly $10mm:
Symbol TSX: AGTF-T
■Food security delays ($5.0mm EBITDA impact in VAP): A 13% decline in total volumes drove
Market Cap C$1.0B
softer food security (VAP) and PF&I sales. Management quantified the EBITDA impact as ~
General: Insiders own ~68% of outstanding shares. Co-
founders have significant stake in the company (i.e., ~10% of $5.0mm.
outstanding shares).
■Weather-related challenges (~$2.8mm EBITDA impact in PF&I): Heavy rainfall disrupted
planting in South Africa.
■Ramadan timing (~$1.9mm EBITDA impact in PF&I): Türkiye operations experienced the
usual one-week Ramadan shutdown in late March (vs. Q2 in 2025), weighing on sales. We
expect this to reverse in Q2.
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