• Maple Leaf Foods posted Q2 2026 sales of CAD 1.02 billion, up 1.6%, driven by 7.1% Poultry growth despite a 2% Prepared Foods decline.
• Poultry gains reflected higher volumes, better channel mix, pricing; increased trade promotion spending tempered the lift.
• Gross profit rose to CAD 192.2 million; pricing, operating efficiency, favorable mix offset input cost inflation, higher promotions, lower volumes.
• Earnings from continuing operations increased to CAD 40.8 million; lower interest expense from reduced debt partly offset associate losses.
• Operating cash flow fell to CAD 4.7 million; working-capital timing, higher tax payments, maintenance capital drove free cash outflow of CAD 18.9 million.

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