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Cascades Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2025 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Q2 2025 sales reached $1,187M, up 3% sequentially and 1% year-over-year, with EBITDA(A) at $137M, reflecting margin improvement to 11.5%.
Adjusted net earnings were $19M ($0.19/share), while reported net loss was $(3)M due to a $23M impairment charge and other specific items.
EBITDA(A) rose 10% from Q1 and 22% year-over-year, driven by improved packaging pricing, favorable freight and energy costs, and operational progress at Bear Island.
Net debt decreased by $112M to $2,104M, with leverage ratio improving to 3.8x from 4.2x.
Q2 performance was supported by higher selling prices, lower transportation and energy costs, and cost control initiatives.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EBITDA(A) margin improved to 11.5% from 10.8% in Q1 and 9.5% in Q2 2024.
Adjusted net earnings per share were $0.19, up from $0.08 last year and $0.13 in Q1.
Adjusted cash flow from operations was $122M, up from $90M in Q1 and $95M a year ago.
Net debt/EBITDA(A) ratio improved to 3.8x from 4.2x.
Capital expenditures, net of disposals, totaled $18M in Q2 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Q3 2025 consolidated EBITDA(A) expected to increase 3%–9% over Q2, with stable packaging and stronger tissue performance.
Full-year 2025 capital expenditures forecast reduced to $150M, with focus on debt reduction and asset monetization.
Ongoing initiatives targeting $100M annual run-rate profitability improvement by 2026, with some gains already realized.
Free cash flow to be allocated to long-term debt reduction; $80M asset monetization target expected by June 2026.
Cautious demand outlook due to macroeconomic and trade policy uncertainties.
Progress on $100M profitability target?
Bear Island ramp-up and profitability status?
Update on $80M asset monetization target?
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