Thai Wah vs Danone SA: why the prices moved differently

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Thai Wah Public Company Limited (TWPC.BK)

Q3 202611 Aug – 27 Sep 2026

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Thai Wah's profit hit by costs, but China plant and Well-Grow deal drive growth

Q2 profit plunges 73% on high cassava costs and geopolitical tensions Thai Wah's Q2 2026 net profit fell 73% to 18.1 million baht, even as sales rose 1.8%. High tapioca root costs from drought and cassava disease, plus US-Iran tensions, squeezed margins. This weak profit is a clear negative for the stock, showing cost pressures are hurting the bottom line.
It explains the main negative force on TWPC's price this period: a sharp profit drop from cost and geopolitical pressures.
New China plant starts commercial production to meet specialty ingredient demand Thai Wah's new China factory began commercial production in mid-July under its China 2.0 strategy. It should support rising demand for specialty ingredients, cut logistics costs, and expand the customer base, helping drive double-digit revenue growth in China. This is a positive growth driver for the stock.
It shows a concrete expansion that can boost future revenue and offsets some of the cost-driven profit weakness.
Acquires 80% of Well-Grow for 190 million baht to boost high-margin food Thai Wah is buying 80% of Well-Grow, a profitable sauces and ready-to-eat food maker, for 190 million baht. The deal immediately adds Well-Grow's revenue and profit to Thai Wah's results and moves it toward higher-margin food solutions under its TW2030 strategy. This is a positive for the stock.
It is a major new acquisition that adds earnings and shifts the business toward higher-margin products, a key positive driver.

September 202611 Aug – 27 Sep 2026

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Thai Wah's profit hit by costs, but China plant and Well-Grow deal drive growth

Q2 profit plunges 73% on high cassava costs and geopolitical tensions Thai Wah's Q2 2026 net profit fell 73% to 18.1 million baht, even as sales rose 1.8%. High tapioca root costs from drought and cassava disease, plus US-Iran tensions, squeezed margins. This weak profit is a clear negative for the stock, showing cost pressures are hurting the bottom line.
It explains the main negative force on TWPC's price this period: a sharp profit drop from cost and geopolitical pressures.
New China plant starts commercial production to meet specialty ingredient demand Thai Wah's new China factory began commercial production in mid-July under its China 2.0 strategy. It should support rising demand for specialty ingredients, cut logistics costs, and expand the customer base, helping drive double-digit revenue growth in China. This is a positive growth driver for the stock.
It shows a concrete expansion that can boost future revenue and offsets some of the cost-driven profit weakness.
Acquires 80% of Well-Grow for 190 million baht to boost high-margin food Thai Wah is buying 80% of Well-Grow, a profitable sauces and ready-to-eat food maker, for 190 million baht. The deal immediately adds Well-Grow's revenue and profit to Thai Wah's results and moves it toward higher-margin food solutions under its TW2030 strategy. This is a positive for the stock.
It is a major new acquisition that adds earnings and shifts the business toward higher-margin products, a key positive driver.

Latest11 Aug – 27 Sep 2026

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Thai Wah's profit hit by costs, but China plant and Well-Grow deal drive growth

Q2 profit plunges 73% on high cassava costs and geopolitical tensions Thai Wah's Q2 2026 net profit fell 73% to 18.1 million baht, even as sales rose 1.8%. High tapioca root costs from drought and cassava disease, plus US-Iran tensions, squeezed margins. This weak profit is a clear negative for the stock, showing cost pressures are hurting the bottom line.
It explains the main negative force on TWPC's price this period: a sharp profit drop from cost and geopolitical pressures.
New China plant starts commercial production to meet specialty ingredient demand Thai Wah's new China factory began commercial production in mid-July under its China 2.0 strategy. It should support rising demand for specialty ingredients, cut logistics costs, and expand the customer base, helping drive double-digit revenue growth in China. This is a positive growth driver for the stock.
It shows a concrete expansion that can boost future revenue and offsets some of the cost-driven profit weakness.
Acquires 80% of Well-Grow for 190 million baht to boost high-margin food Thai Wah is buying 80% of Well-Grow, a profitable sauces and ready-to-eat food maker, for 190 million baht. The deal immediately adds Well-Grow's revenue and profit to Thai Wah's results and moves it toward higher-margin food solutions under its TW2030 strategy. This is a positive for the stock.
It is a major new acquisition that adds earnings and shifts the business toward higher-margin products, a key positive driver.

Danone SA (BN.PA)

Q3 202622 Jun – 4 Sep 2026

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Danone buys growth brands, beats Q2, strengthens patent

Acquires MADE Group and full Australian dairy JV Danone is buying Australia's MADE Group (high-protein drinks, gut-health yoghurts) and the rest of its Australian dairy joint venture. Both add fast-growing health products and are expected to lift profit margins and earnings per share from the first year, supporting the shares.
A concrete deal that adds growth and profit, directly supporting the stock.
Q2 sales beat forecasts, full-year outlook kept Danone's second-quarter sales grew 4.2% versus the 3.7% expected, with specialized nutrition and water (helped by a heatwave) both strong. First-half operating profit and margin came in slightly ahead, and the company kept its full-year growth target, reassuring investors.
The quarter's results beat expectations and confirm the company is on track.
Completes Huel acquisition, expands functional nutrition Danone finished buying Huel, the meal-shake and nutrition brand, adding its direct-to-consumer reach to Danone's global scale. Huel joins the accounts from September 1, 2026, broadening Danone's functional nutrition business and its growth options.
A completed deal that expands a fast-growing part of the business.
New U.S. patent strengthens Akkermansia gut-health IP Danone's subsidiary won a new U.S. patent and favorable rulings protecting its Akkermansia weight-loss ingredient, though appeals continue. Stronger legal protection supports its launch of Akkermansia products in the U.S., Europe and Asia, a potential new sales driver.
Protects a promising new product line, a real positive for future sales.

July 202622 Jun – 4 Sep 2026

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Danone buys growth brands, beats Q2, strengthens patent

Acquires MADE Group and full Australian dairy JV Danone is buying Australia's MADE Group (high-protein drinks, gut-health yoghurts) and the rest of its Australian dairy joint venture. Both add fast-growing health products and are expected to lift profit margins and earnings per share from the first year, supporting the shares.
A concrete deal that adds growth and profit, directly supporting the stock.
Q2 sales beat forecasts, full-year outlook kept Danone's second-quarter sales grew 4.2% versus the 3.7% expected, with specialized nutrition and water (helped by a heatwave) both strong. First-half operating profit and margin came in slightly ahead, and the company kept its full-year growth target, reassuring investors.
The quarter's results beat expectations and confirm the company is on track.
Completes Huel acquisition, expands functional nutrition Danone finished buying Huel, the meal-shake and nutrition brand, adding its direct-to-consumer reach to Danone's global scale. Huel joins the accounts from September 1, 2026, broadening Danone's functional nutrition business and its growth options.
A completed deal that expands a fast-growing part of the business.
New U.S. patent strengthens Akkermansia gut-health IP Danone's subsidiary won a new U.S. patent and favorable rulings protecting its Akkermansia weight-loss ingredient, though appeals continue. Stronger legal protection supports its launch of Akkermansia products in the U.S., Europe and Asia, a potential new sales driver.
Protects a promising new product line, a real positive for future sales.

Latest22 Jun – 4 Sep 2026

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Danone buys growth brands, beats Q2, strengthens patent

Acquires MADE Group and full Australian dairy JV Danone is buying Australia's MADE Group (high-protein drinks, gut-health yoghurts) and the rest of its Australian dairy joint venture. Both add fast-growing health products and are expected to lift profit margins and earnings per share from the first year, supporting the shares.
A concrete deal that adds growth and profit, directly supporting the stock.
Q2 sales beat forecasts, full-year outlook kept Danone's second-quarter sales grew 4.2% versus the 3.7% expected, with specialized nutrition and water (helped by a heatwave) both strong. First-half operating profit and margin came in slightly ahead, and the company kept its full-year growth target, reassuring investors.
The quarter's results beat expectations and confirm the company is on track.
Completes Huel acquisition, expands functional nutrition Danone finished buying Huel, the meal-shake and nutrition brand, adding its direct-to-consumer reach to Danone's global scale. Huel joins the accounts from September 1, 2026, broadening Danone's functional nutrition business and its growth options.
A completed deal that expands a fast-growing part of the business.
New U.S. patent strengthens Akkermansia gut-health IP Danone's subsidiary won a new U.S. patent and favorable rulings protecting its Akkermansia weight-loss ingredient, though appeals continue. Stronger legal protection supports its launch of Akkermansia products in the U.S., Europe and Asia, a potential new sales driver.
Protects a promising new product line, a real positive for future sales.