The earnings call highlighted positive aspects such as slight sales growth, EBITDA improvement, and successful cost savings initiatives. However, significant challenges were noted, including declines in the Catalysts segment, restructuring charges, and an uncertain economic environment due to trade tensions. Overall, while there are positive achievements, the negative aspects present significant challenges.
Company Guidance
During the Clariant First Quarter Figures 2025 Conference Call, the company provided detailed guidance for the upcoming year. Clariant reported sales of CHF 1.013 billion, marking a 1% increase in local currencies, with EBITDA before exceptional items rising by 3% to CHF 190 million, resulting in a margin of 18.8%. The company completed a CHF 175 million cost savings program and launched a new initiative targeting CHF 80 million in savings by 2027, with CHF 3 million already achieved in Q1. Clariant maintained its guidance for 2025, expecting local currency sales growth at the lower end of the 3% to 5% range and an underlying EBITDA margin of 17% to 18% before exceptional items. The restructuring charges for 2025 are anticipated to be CHF 75 million. The company highlighted strong operational performance in its Lucas Meyer Cosmetics division, achieving sales of CHF 25 million. Despite a challenging environment, Clariant underscored its commitment to improving cash conversion and achieving medium-term targets by 2027.
Slight Increase in Sales
Clariant reported sales of CHF 1.013 billion, representing a 1% increase in local currencies with stable performance in Swiss francs.
EBITDA Improvement
The company's EBITDA before exceptional items increased by 3% to CHF 190 million, with a margin improvement of 70 basis points to 18.8%.
Cost Savings Achievement
Completion of CHF 175 million cost savings program, contributing to margin improvements and operational leverage.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Performance
Strong operational performance with sales of CHF 25 million and high profitability. Recognized with six innovation awards at the in-cosmetics Global trade show.
Strong Performance in Care Chemicals
Recorded 2% organic growth in local currency with a strong margin of 21.7%.
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Clariant AG (CLZNF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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CLZNF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Apr 29, 2025
$11.22
$11.62
+3.57%
Feb 28, 2025
$11.86
$11.04
-6.91%
Oct 29, 2024
$14.70
$14.02
-4.63%
Jul 30, 2024
$16.35
$15.28
-6.54%
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Clariant AG (CLZNF) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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