
Select Harvests expects up to 29,600 tonnes in 2026
- Select Harvests updated its 2026 almond crop guidance to between 28,800 and 29,600 metric tonnes despite experiencing heavy rainfall.
- The company increased its expected one-off operational costs to $13.9 million while keeping year-end net debt below $65 million.
- A global supply drop from California and rising almond prices are driving stronger revenue returns per kilogram.
Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) narrowed its 2026 crop guidance to 28,800–29,600 metric tonnes following heavy harvest rainfall.
The updated range narrows the previous forecast of 28,000–31,000 metric tonnes, representing a 16–19% increase on the prior year.
The company stated that its $30 million capital investment in processing facilities helped secure higher crop throughput.
Operational costs related to wet weather increased to $13.9 million from the previous estimate of $6.9 million.
Higher almond pool prices of $10.26 per kilogram offset the increased operational expenses.
Following the announcement, the Select Harvests share price was unchanged at $5.03.
Global almond prices reached a 10-year high in US dollars due to declining production in California.
California controls approximately 77% of global almond supply and faces strict groundwater regulations that restrict local output.