Q1 2025 Earnings | Friday, May 9

Orkla ASA

Quarterly Earnings Summary - Orkla ASA

Overview

Orkla ASA reported solid development in its Q1 2025 results, driven by a diversified portfolio despite some challenges in individual segments.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Organic Growth: 1.2% for the quarter, primarily from price increases.
  • Underlying EBIT Adjusted Growth: 7.6% with a margin improvement of 60 basis points year-over-year.
  • Profit Before Tax: Increased by 28% year-over-year to NOK 2.2 billion.
  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share: Improved by 19% to NOK 1.68.
  • Operating Revenues: Grew by 2% to NOK 17.2 billion.
  • Group EBIT Adjusted Growth: 10% to NOK 1.8 billion.

Portfolio Highlights

  • Jotun: Sales growth of 6.4% driven by all segments. EBITA margin maintained at 22%.
  • Orkla Foods: Organic growth of -2.9%, impacted by a decline in volume/mix. Underlying EBIT adjusted grew by 4.6%.
  • Orkla Snacks: Organic growth of 1.8%, with challenges in volume due to high cocoa prices.
  • Orkla Food Ingredients: Organic growth of 4.6%, driven by sweet ingredients and cost-saving measures.
  • Orkla Health: Organic growth of 2.5%, with a slight decline in underlying EBIT adjusted by 1.4% due to increased advertising and organizational costs.
  • Orkla India: Organic revenue growth of 3.7% excluding government grants.

Future Outlook

Orkla continues to simplify its portfolio and has closed the divestment of certain operations. The company is cautious about potential indirect impacts from geopolitical tensions and remains focused on achieving its Capital Markets Day targets.

Upcoming Events

  • Capital Markets Update: May 28, 2025
  • Q2 Results Report: July 14, 2025

 

 

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