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Clariant AG (CLZNF)
:CLZNF
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.46Last Year’s EPS
0Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 28, 2025
|% Change Since: -6.49%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Clariant demonstrated resilience in a challenging environment, achieving strong sustainability metrics, successful integration of acquisitions, and significant improvements in certain segments like Catalysts. However, the company faced a decline in overall sales and challenges in the Care Chemicals segment. The introduction of new cost savings programs indicates ongoing efforts to improve profitability, though economic uncertainties and expected restructuring charges present concerns.Company Guidance
During the call, Clariant provided detailed guidance on its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, as well as its outlook for 2025. For 2024, Clariant reported sales of CHF 4.152 billion, marking a low single-digit percentage decline from the prior year, and an EBITDA margin of 15.8% or 16% before exceptional items, both in line with the company's guidance. The firm achieved a solid cash conversion rate of 32%, despite cash outflows related to sunliquid. Additionally, Clariant announced a stable distribution to shareholders of CHF 42.42 per share. For 2025, Clariant anticipates sales growth at the lower end of the 3% to 5% range in local currency, with an underlying EBITDA margin improvement to 17% to 18% before exceptional items. The company plans to implement a new savings program aimed at delivering CHF 80 million by 2027, with expected restructuring charges of CHF 75 million in 2025. Sustainability achievements were also highlighted, with a 9% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2023.Solid Cash Conversion
Clariant reported a robust cash conversion of 32% despite cash outflows related to sunliquid.
Improved Sustainability Metrics
Clariant achieved a 9% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2023. The company also improved its Carbon Disclosure Project Score from B to A-.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Integration Success
The integration of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is on track, with high single-digit growth despite market challenges.
Catalysts Segment Recovery
Catalysts sales increased by 7% in local currency, with a significant EBITDA margin improvement from negative 3.9% to 25.1%.
Cost Savings Achievements
Clariant achieved 96% of savings from its CHF 175 million cost savings program and announced a new program with a target of CHF 80 million savings by 2027.
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CLZNF Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CLZNF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| 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% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $14.75 | $15.04 | +1.97% |
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FAQ
When does Clariant AG (CLZNF) report earnings?
Clariant AG (CLZNF) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Clariant AG (CLZNF) earnings time?
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What is CLZNF EPS forecast?
CLZNF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.46.
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