Atria as an Investment

Why Invest in Atria

 

Atria combines a strong financial foundation, products and market positions that stand out from competitors, and an ambitious yet realistic growth strategy. This makes the company an excellent investment choice for investors seeking attractive and stable returns.

 

1. Strong Financial Performance and Shareholder Value Growth

  • Atria has a long-term, stable financial track record: in 2024, the company achieved a record-high EBIT (€65 million) and return on equity (ROE 10.1%).
  • The balance sheet is strong (equity ratio H1/2025: 43.6%), enabling continuous investments and effective risk management.
  • Dividends paid to shareholders have increased steadily (€0.69 per share in 2025), demonstrating the company’s commitment to shareholder value creation.

2. Unique Products and Strong Market Positions

  • Atria offers several distinctive products, such as an antibiotic-free and salmonella-free production chain, as well as product-specific carbon footprint traceability.
  • The company has succeeded in international competitions (e.g., World Steak Challenge).
  • Atria holds a strong brand position in all four of its main markets (Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia), ranking as a market leader in several product categories. See Atria's extensive and valuable brand portfolio.
  • The company is well positioned in growing categories such as poultry and convenience foods, and is investing heavily in these segments (e.g., the state-of-the-art poultry plant in Nurmo and a new convenience food factory). 

3. Ambitious and Realistic Strategy

  • Atria has clear and ambitious targets: 5% EBIT, over €2 billion in net sales, and significant emission reductions (Scope 1 & 2: -42%, Scope 3: -20% by 2030).
  • The company is focusing on growth especially outside Finland and is effectively leveraging group-wide scale and exports.
  • Atria has a strong track record in successfully executing large investments (e.g., the Nurmo plant, Malmö logistics centralization), which builds confidence in the success of future strategic projects.

 

The targets of the strategy are as follows:

 

Strong Financial Performance:

  • 5% EBIT
  • 12% ROE (+2 percentage points vs. previous)
  • 40% Equity Ratio
  • 50% Capital Distribution of the profit

 

Growth and Collaboration:

  • Above EUR 2 billion Net Sales (new financial target)
  • Above market value growth measured in value

 

Sustainable, Long-Term Renewal:

  • -42% Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions (vs. 2020)
  • -20% Scope 3 CO2 emissions per meat kg (vs. 2020)

 

Read how Atria's responds to changes in the business environment in its strategy.

Read more about Atria's business areas

Atria Finland

Atria Finland is Atria Group's most significant business area. It accounts for about 72.7 percent of the Group's net sales and about 67.1 percent of its personnel. Atria Finland's leading brand is Atria, one of Finland's best-known and most respected food brands. Atria is the market leader in Finland in most of its main product groups.

Atria Sweden

Atria Sweden's main product groups are meat products, fresh poultry products and cold cuts. Atria Sweden has several valued brands, many of which are market leaders in their product groups. The best-known brands are Lönneberga and Sibylla, which is Atria Group's most international brand.

Atria Denmark & Estonia

Atria Denmark & ​​Estonia's main product group is meat products, especially sausages, cold cuts and spreads. Its best-known Danish brands are 3-Stjernet and the organic brand Aalbæk Specialiteter. The main Estonian brand is Maks&Moorits. Brands are either market leaders or in second place in their product groups.