Ahold Delhaize Lowers 2026 Forecast Following Cyberattacks

Ahold Delhaize said a series of cyberattacks, including an incident affecting refrigeration systems, is expected to reduce fourth-quarter net sales by €200 million to €250 million and operating profit by €75 million to €100 million. It lowered its full-year outlook for adjusted earnings-per-share growth to the low single digits at constant exchange rates, from its previous mid-to-high single-digit forecast. Third-quarter revenue rose 1.9% year over year to €23.1 billion, and the company announced a €1 billion share buyback program set to begin in early 2027.