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Douglas Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary14 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Group sales grew 3.2% year-over-year in Q3, surpassing €1 billion in net sales for the first time in an April–June quarter, with omnichannel sales up in both stores and e-commerce.
Net income swung from a €71 million loss last year to a €17.3 million profit in Q3, and surged to €161.3 million for the first nine months, driven by improved financial results and lower interest charges.
Omnichannel strategy, store network expansion, and cost control measures contributed to growth and safeguarded profitability.
FY 2024/25 guidance confirmed, with sales expected slightly above €4.5 billion and net income around €175 million.
All five segments increased sales, with strongest growth in Central and Eastern Europe and Parfumdreams/Niche Beauty.
Financial highlights
Reported EBITDA grew 1.4% year-over-year to €155 million in Q3; adjusted EBITDA fell 2.9% to €158 million due to lower gross margin from promotional pressure.
Gross profit margin declined by 1.4 percentage points to 45.3% in Q3, and to 44.5% for the first nine months, due to increased promotional activity and higher supplier prices.
Free cash flow for Q3 rose to €104.8 million, with free cash flow for the first nine months at 65% of adjusted EBITDA.
Net financial debt reduced by €226 million year-over-year to €924 million; leverage ratio improved to 2.7x.
EBITDA margin improved to 17.4% for the first nine months, while adjusted EBITDA margin for Q3 was 15.7%.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2024/25 guidance reconfirmed: sales slightly above €4.5 billion, adjusted EBITDA margin around 17%, net income expected at €175 million.
Average net working capital as a percentage of sales expected to decrease to less than 5%.
New mid-term financial forecast to be provided with full year results in December 2025.
Management expects continued promotional intensity and a challenging gross margin environment.
How did the supply chain program impact DACHNL's NWC?
What drove the increase in France's NWC/sales?
Why did Parfumdreams/Niche Beauty's EBITDA decline?
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Douglas AG is a retailer in the beauty and cosmetics sector in Europe. The company offers a wide range of products, including fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, and hair care products through its extensive network of physical stores and online platforms. Douglas has historically been known for its strong presence in the perfume industry but has diversified to include a broad spectrum of beauty and personal care items. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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