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Mativ Q4 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q4 2025 earnings summary19 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved year-over-year improvements in sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and margins for both Q4 and full year 2025, with organic sales growth of 2.5% and record free cash flow of $93.8 million, despite challenging macroeconomic and industry conditions.

  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 3% year-over-year to $224.7 million, with margin up 30 basis points to 11.3%.

  • Strategic focus on commercial excellence, balance sheet strengthening, and portfolio optimization, including facility closures, SKU rationalization, and a comprehensive portfolio review.

  • Transformation initiatives and disciplined execution fostered agility, speed, and accountability, positioning for sustainable, profitable growth.

  • Management highlighted disciplined execution, inventory management, and cost control as key drivers.

Financial highlights

  • Full year 2025 net sales were $1,987.0 million, up 2.5% organically year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $224.7 million, up 3% versus prior year; Q4 Adjusted EBITDA grew 19% to $53.5 million.

  • Adjusted EPS increased to $0.70 from $0.62 year-over-year; GAAP net loss for FY25 was $337.4 million (GAAP EPS $(6.19)).

  • Free cash flow reached a record $93.8 million, up 139% year-over-year.

  • Net debt reduced by $61 million to $934 million; total liquidity at year-end was $515 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA expected to increase 15%-20% year-over-year, despite soft demand and muted volume growth.

  • 2026 capital expenditures planned at $45 million, split between growth and efficiency/safety projects.

  • Additional $15-$20 million in cost savings targeted for 2026; free cash flow expected to remain strong but slightly below 2025 due to growth investments.

  • Raw material cost headwinds of $20-$25 million anticipated, mainly in the second half of 2026.

  • Progress toward leverage target of 2.5-3.5x expected by year-end 2026.

Goodwill impairment and tax allowance impact on 2025 GAAP
FAM sales growth drivers despite lower prices
Debt maturity schedule and liquidity strategy
Detail AI's expected impact on 2026 performance
What specific actions will drive SAS segment recovery?
Outline the plan to achieve 2.5-3.5x leverage target
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Mativ Holdings Inc. is a global specialty materials company that produces a wide range of products, including engineered papers, films, nets, and other advanced materials. The company serves various industries, such as healthcare, industrial, consumer goods, and packaging, offering customized solutions to meet specific performance requirements. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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