Canada Packers Inc. Reports 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results and Declares First Dividend

Executive Summary
- Canada Packers reported strong Q3 2025 results – Adjusted EBITDA up ~45% YoY to C$60.2 M and earnings up 31.7% to C$25.6 M, driven by higher sales (+14.7%) and modest volume growth.
- The Board declared an inaugural quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share payable on December 31 2025, signalling confidence in cash flow generation post‑spin‑off from Maple Leaf Foods.
- Management highlighted a pro‑forma Adjusted EBITDA estimate of C$183 M for the trailing twelve months and reaffirmed growth outlook as a standalone public company.
Key Details
- Financial Highlights (Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025):
- Sales: C$481.8 M (+14.7% YoY)
- Cost of Goods Sold: C$418.6 M (+12.4%)
- Gross Profit: C$63.2 M (+32.8%) – gross margin 13.1%
- SG&A: C$20.5 M (+11.4%) – 4.3% of sales
- Earnings before tax: C$37.0 M (+29.0%)
- Net earnings: C$25.6 M (+31.7%)
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Adjusted EBITDA (non‑IFRS): C$60.2 M (+45.4%) – margin 12.5%
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Year‑to‑Date (9 months) Highlights:
- Sales: C$1,407.0 M (+14.0%)
- Adjusted EBITDA: C$161.2 M (+59.6%) – margin 11.5%
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Net earnings: C$83.2 M (+44.2%)
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Operational Metrics:
- Hogs processed Q3: 1.038 million (↑3.7% YoY)
- Internal sourcing: 47.2% of hogs (up from 44.1%)
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External sourcing: 52.8% (down from 55.9%)
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Dividend:
- Declared quarterly dividend of $0.23 per common share on Nov 4 2025.
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Payable Dec 31 2025 to shareholders of record Dec 10 2025.
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Spin‑Off & Pro‑Forma Estimates:
- Announced spin‑off from Maple Leaf Foods with TSX listing effective Oct 1 2025.
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Management’s pro‑forma Adjusted EBITDA estimate for the trailing twelve months: ≈ C$183 M.
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Cash Flow:
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Operating cash flow Q3: C$39.1 M; free cash flow C$29.6 M; adjusted free cash flow C$42.4 M.
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Guidance & Outlook:
- Management expects continued earnings momentum and positive free cash generation as a standalone entity.
Notable Quotes
“We have positive momentum in our business and remain confident in our performance to close out the year… reinforcing our position as a global leader in sustainable pork.” – Dennis Organ, President & CEO
“The Board is pleased to announce our inaugural annual dividend which we expect to grow consistently.” – Michael H. McCain, Executive Chair of the Board