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Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary12 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
9M revenue was €511.966M, up 12.6% on a comparable-FX basis; adjusted EBITDA was €106.420M, up 15.2% on the same basis, including Seven Group.
Adjusted group net profit rose to €48.1M from €36.5M; reported net profit was €64.1M, mainly reflecting the DOMS stake-sale gain.
FY 2026 guidance remained unchanged: double-digit revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, with FCFE of €40–50M expected in the ordinary course.
Financial highlights
Reported revenue increased 11.1% to €511.966M from €460.866M; comparable-FX growth was 12.6%, with currency effects of -€6.8M.
Adjusted EBITDA was €106.420M versus €94.208M, up 13.0% reported and 15.2% on comparable FX; adjusted EBIT reached €78.227M.
Reported net profit was €64.078M versus €20.649M; adjusted net profit was €48.076M versus €36.500M.
Reported FCFE was -€34.8M versus -€32.3M; working-capital changes were -€98.2M versus -€72.2M, partly reflecting seasonality and Seven consolidation.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 guidance remained unchanged: double-digit revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, with ordinary-course FCFE of €40–50M and expected cash generation at the high end.
Mexico delivery delays were expected to be recovered in Q4; U.K. production resumed in early November, with normal performance expected from January 2027.
Longer-term priorities include streamlining, cost reduction and process optimisation; European price increases averaging ~4% net-net are planned.
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Latest events from Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini
- Strong H1 2026 growth, higher profits, lower debt, and robust outlook with enhanced flexibility.FILA
Q2 2026 - Revenue and EBITDA declined, but adjusted net profit rose and 2026 growth guidance is reaffirmed.FILAQ1 2026
- Strong cash flow and stable margins in FY 2025; double-digit growth targeted for 2026.FILAQ4 2025
- Revenue and profit fell amid macro headwinds, but debt improved and recovery is expected.FILAQ3 2025
- H1 2025 saw lower revenue and profit but stable margins and improved debt position.FILAQ2 2025
- EBITDA and net profit rose in H1 2024 despite lower revenue, with improved cash flow and reduced debt.FILAH1 2024
- Adjusted EBITDA and net profit rose in 9M 2024, with debt reduction and stable growth outlook.FILAQ3 2024
- Profitability and cash flow surged in 2024, with strong deleveraging and robust 2025 outlook.FILAQ4 2024
- Q1 2025 saw revenue and EBITDA growth, but net profit dropped on FX and provision impacts.FILAQ1 2025
Next Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini earnings date
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Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A. (FILA) is an Italy-based company engaged in the development, production, and sale of art materials, writing instruments, and school supplies. The company offers a wide range of products including colored pencils, markers, paints, modeling clays, and technical drawing tools under various brand names. FILA serves educational institutions, professionals, and consumers through global distribution channels. Its operations include both manufacturing and marketing across Europe, the Americas, and other international markets. The company is headquartered in Pero, Italy, and its shares are listed on the Borsa Italiana.