MHP shares rise 6% in a week

Shares of MHP rose by 6.1% last week, recording the largest gain among Ukrainian agricultural companies listed on the Warsaw and London stock exchanges, according to Eavex Capital.

Shares of Kernel also increased, gaining 0.2%.

Meanwhile, shares of Agroton fell by 4.7% over the week, followed by Astarta (−3.2%), KSG Agro (−2.6%), Milkiland (−2.2%), and IMC (−0.9%).

Year-to-date, shares of all Ukrainian agricultural companies covered by the report remain in negative territory. Agroton has recorded the steepest decline, losing 33.6% of its share value. KSG Agro shares have fallen by 33.5%, MHP by 27.8%, Milkiland by 27.3%, IMC by 25.7%, Astarta by 23.6%, and Kernel by 6.1%.

Kernel remains the largest Ukrainian agricultural company by market capitalization, valued at $1.462 billion. MHP ranks second at $557 million, followed by IMC at $188 million and Astarta at $185 million.

Among companies with smaller market capitalizations, Agroton is valued at $20 million, Milkiland at $11 million, and KSG Agro at $10 million.