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Max Stock Boosts Revenue and Net Profit Despite Shekel Strength Impact

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By חזי שטרנליכט, נבו שפיר

What happened

Max Stock increased its Q2 2026 revenue by 13% to 379 million shekels and net profit by 30% to 36 million shekels despite losses from shekel currency hedging. Growth was supported by more customers, new stores, and a new logistics center. The shekel’s strength improved gross margins but led to hedging losses that partially offset net profit gains.

01Max Stock’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 13% to 379 million shekels due to higher same-store sales and new branches.
02Net profit increased 30% to 36 million shekels despite losses from currency hedging against the shekel.
03Gross profit margin hit a record 47.1%, helped by the shekel’s appreciation against the dollar.
04A new logistics center in Shomria improved operational costs and contributed to profitability.
05Max Stock’s stock value climbed 35% in 2026, reaching a market cap of 4.8 billion shekels.
06Future dollar hedges total about 112 million dollars through 2028 to manage currency risk.

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