Oatly Q2 Revenue Jumps 15%, Raises 2026 Outlook; Board Seat Shifts to China Resources
OTLY sits 22% above its 52-week low of $8.01 on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
Oatly reported Q2 2026 revenue of $240.1 million, up 15.2% year-over-year, with Adjusted EBITDA turning positive. The company raised its full-year revenue growth outlook to 8–10% constant currency, driven by accelerating growth in Europe and North America.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · OTLY
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Q2 Revenue Beats, Up 15.2%
Revenue reached $240.1 million, driven by 16.9% volume growth in Europe & International and 5.9% growth in North America. Constant currency growth was 12.7%.
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Adjusted EBITDA Turns Positive
Adjusted EBITDA was $0.4 million, a $4.0 million improvement from a loss of $3.6 million in Q2 2025, driven by higher gross profit and operating leverage.
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FY2026 Revenue Outlook Raised
Constant currency revenue growth guidance increased to +8% to +10% from +3% to +5%, with foreign exchange expected to add 200-250 bps tailwind.
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Gross Margin Expands 143 bps
Gross margin improved to 33.9% from 32.5% a year ago, reflecting supply chain efficiencies and favorable channel mix in North America and Europe.
Analysis · OTLY · Manufacturing
A strong second quarter saw revenue climb 15.2% to $240.1 million, while gross margin expanded 143 basis points to 33.9%. Adjusted EBITDA swung to a positive $0.4 million—a $4 million improvement from the prior year. Reflecting accelerating momentum in Europe and North America, management lifted its full-year constant currency revenue growth guidance to 8–10%, up from 3–5%. The board change, with China Resources replacing its director, is routine but highlights the strategic importance of the Greater China business, which remains under review. With $44.6 million in cash and $517.8 million in debt, the improved operating trajectory is critical for Oatly's path to sustainable profitability.
At the time of this filing, OTLY was trading at $9.78 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $282.6M. The 52-week trading range was $8.01 to $18.84. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.