{"version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Sharemaestro Newsreel: Israel Consumer Defensive news", "home_page_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/il/consumer-defensive/", "feed_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/il/consumer-defensive/feed.json", "description": "Latest Consumer Defensive company headlines from Israel, newest first, with industry sections, source links and company research.", "language": "en", "items": [{"id": "source:954d30043c5fcb7ec426a9031ed5f19ab6a42cadf3c857d7f08d95d580ca5218", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "external_url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "title": "Max Stock (TASE:MAXO) Stock Commands A Premium After Margin Surge", "content_text": "Max Stock (TASE:MAXO) Stock Commands A Premium After Margin Surge", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:01:58+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "simplywall.st"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "MAXO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Israel", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "MAXO", "name": "Max Stock Ltd.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/66ee501a-cbe9-408e-85c8-78fa5b5a5b86/"}]}}, {"id": "source:02079a107da1af43b80b77fbcacda9af61e7913a91377e15ad977bdf211766ee", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/strauss-group-reports-q2-h1-063900312.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/strauss-group-reports-q2-h1-063900312.html", "title": "Strauss Group Reports Q2 & H1-2026 Financial Results:\u00b9 Solid operating income growth to NIS 363 million, up 42%; Net profit doubled to NIS 195 million", "content_text": "Key Financial Highlights \u2013 Q2-20262 Strauss Group revenues of NIS 2,867 million, down 1.9% on a LFL basis.3 EBIT of NIS 363 million, up 41.9% (EBIT margin of 12.6%), compared with NIS 255 million (8.3% margin). Net Income attributable to shareholders of NIS 195 million, up 113.3%, compared with NIS 90 million. Positive free cash flow of NIS 150 million, compared with negative free cash flow of NIS 89 million. Strauss Israel and Coffee International delivered strong, double-digit EBIT growth. Midroog maintained Strauss Group's Aa1.il rating and \"Stable\" outlook. Strauss Group declared a semi-annual dividend of NIS 180 million, or approx. NIS 1.54 per share, to be paid on September 3rd, 2026. PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strauss Group Ltd. (TASE: STRS) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, that ended on June 30th, 2026 with a substantial improvement in profitability, free cash flow and continued business momentum. Shai Babad, President and CEO of Strauss Group, stated: \"The quarter's results are a testament to Strauss's resilience and the quality of our execution. Even in a complex business environment we have been able to significantly improve profitability, while continuing to invest in our brands, innovation, and capabilities that will drive our growth in the years to come. This is not a one-quarter move but the result of a clear path, disciplined execution and focus on activities in which we have a real advantage. I am proud of Strauss' thousands of employees in Israel, around the world as well as in our JVs. Thanks to their professionalism, commitment and dedication, we continue to lead, grow and create value for all our stakeholders.\" Table 1: Key financial data, based on the Company's Non-GAAP reports:(1, 2, 3) NIS million H1-2026 H1-2025 % Change % Change excl. FX Q2-2026 Q2-2025 % Change % Change excl. FX Group Sales 5,868 6,063 -3.2 % 0.3 % 2,867 3,073 -6.7 % -1.9 % Gross Profit 1,943 1,649 17.9 % 20.9 % 986 868 13.6 % 17.6 % Gross margin 33.1 % 27.2 % 34.4 % 28.3 % EBIT 679 444 52.9 % 57.5 % 363 255 41.9 % 47.3 % EBIT margin 11.6 % 7.3 % 12.6 % 8.3 % Net Income Attributable to Shareholders 376 171 119.3 % 131.3 % 195 90 113.3 % 129.7 % Net margin 6.4 % 2.8 % 6.8 % 3.0 % EPS (NIS) 3.21 1.47 118.4 % 1.65 0.78 112.3 % EBITDA 895 649 37.9 % 41.6 % 472 359 31.7 % 36.4 % EBITDA margin 15.2 % 10.7 % 16.4 % 11.7 % Operating Cash Flow 366 -296 N.M. 265 51 419.6 % Capex, Net -262 -288 -9.0 % -115 -140 -17.9 % Free Cash Flow 104 -584 N.M. 150 -89 N.M. Net debt 2,504 2,966 -15.6 % 2,504 2,966 -52.2 % Net debt / EBITDA 1.5 2.4 1.5 2.4 Note: financial figures have been rounded to NIS millions. Percentage changes were calculated based on exact figures in thousands of NIS. (1) As of Q1-2026, management determined that The Kitchen Hub incubator is no longer a reportable activity and has been excluded from Non-GAAP reporting. Comparative figures were restated by approx. NIS 18 million for H1-2026. (2) Including loss on cocoa derivative of NIS 49 million in Q1-2025. (3) Including insurance income of NIS 27 million in Q2-2026. Story Continues Strauss Group Financial Highlights \u2013 Q2-2026: Strauss Group's revenues of NIS 2,867 million, down 6.7%, or 1.9% on a LFL basis.4 Strauss Group's EBIT of NIS 363 million, up 41.9% (EBIT margin of 12.6%). Excluding one-time insurance income of NIS 27 million, EBIT reached NIS 336 million (EBIT margin of 11.7%). Net profit attributable to shareholders of NIS 195 million, up 113.3% (Net margin of 6.8%). Positive free cash flow of NIS 150 million vs. negative free cash flow of NIS 89 million. Strauss Group Financial Highlights \u2013 H1-2026: Strauss Group revenues of NIS 5,868 million, down 3.2%, or up 0.3% on a LFL basis.5 Strauss Group EBIT of NIS 679 million, up 52.9% (EBIT margin of 11.6%). Excluding one-time insurance income of NIS 27 million, EBIT reached NIS 652 million (EBIT margin of 11.1%). 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