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Croda International H2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2025 earnings summary24 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Sales grew 7% in constant currency to £1.7bn in 2025, with patented ingredient sales up 9% and innovation demand at its highest since before the pandemic.
Adjusted operating profit rose 8% to £295m, and adjusted PBT also increased 8%; free cash flow improved to £162m, aided by lower CapEx and working capital.
Net Promoter Scores rose by 11 points, reflecting improved service, collaboration, and trust.
Transformation initiatives delivered £28m gross benefits in 2025 at a cost of £26m, driving efficiency and margin recovery.
Financial highlights
EBITDA increased 5% to £397m; net debt reduced to £524m, with leverage at 1.3x EBITDA.
Final dividend proposed at £0.63, full-year dividend at £1.11, a slight increase year-over-year.
CapEx reduced to £108m, below guidance, supporting stronger free cash flow; maintained at ~6% of sales.
Second-half operating margin reached 17.6%, up from 17.2% at the start of the year; adjusted operating margin for 2025 was 17.4%.
Adjusted EPS was 146p, up 3%; ROIC improved to 8.2%.
Outlook and guidance
Adjusted operating profit expected in line with market expectations; organic sales growth guidance of 3%-6% and further margin improvement.
First quarter sales expected to be flat year-over-year due to a strong prior-year comparator.
Targeting group organic sales growth of 3%-6% annually through 2028, with operating margin above 20%, free cash flow conversion over 12%, and ROIC above 10%.
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Croda International Plc is a global specialty chemicals company specializing in the development and manufacture of high-performance ingredients for a wide range of industries. The company operates across key markets, including personal care, pharmaceuticals, crop care, and industrial applications. Its products include specialty ingredients used in cosmetics, biopharmaceuticals, sustainable agricultural solutions, lubricants, coatings, and polymers. The company is headquartered in Goole, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).
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