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Symrise (SY1) investor relations material
Symrise Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Achieved 3.1% organic sales growth in H1 2025, outpacing the market despite challenging macroeconomic conditions and FX headwinds.
EBITDA rose 4.5% to €554M, with margin up 100bps to 21.7%, reflecting operational efficiency and cost management.
Net income increased 12% year-over-year to €268M; EPS up to €1.92 (+12%).
Transformation program (One SIM/ONE SYM) delivered €20M in cost savings in H1, targeting €40M for 2025.
Strengthened leadership team with new President of Scent & Care and other key appointments.
Financial highlights
Sales reached €2.554B, with 3.1% organic growth; reported sales declined 0.5% due to FX and portfolio effects.
EBITDA at €554M (+4.5% YoY); EBITDA margin 21.7% (+100bps YoY); EBIT margin 15.8% (+150bps YoY).
Net income for H1 2025 was €268M (+12% YoY); EPS at €1.92 (+12% YoY).
Gross profit margin improved by 250bps to 41.4%, mainly due to enhanced material utilization and efficiency gains.
Business free cash flow totaled €226M (8.8% of sales); CapEx increased to €92M.
Outlook and guidance
2025 organic growth guidance revised to 3–5% (from 5–7%) due to softer global demand; EBITDA margin target increased to ~21.5%.
Business free cash flow expected at ~14% of sales for 2025; midterm targets reaffirmed: 5–7% CAGR, 21–23% EBITDA margin, >14% free cash flow.
Confident in growth acceleration in 2026, driven by innovation, regional expansion, and normalization in pet food.
Company expects to outpace the relevant market, projected to grow 2–3% in 2025.
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