Grupo Rotoplas S.A.B. (AGUA) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved modest top-line growth with double-digit EBIT and EBITDA expansion, margin improvement, and strong cash generation despite a challenging macroeconomic environment and currency volatility, particularly in Argentina.

• Operational discipline, capital allocation, and targeted growth strategies, including scaling digital platforms like Bebbia and RSA, drove resilience and efficiency across core markets.

• Embedded ESG principles and sustainability achievements, including S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, CDP Climate Change A rating, and Socially Responsible Company distinction.

• Digital tools and AI are enhancing productivity and execution.

• Profitability is improving faster than revenue, leverage is declining, and the business is becoming more balanced.

Financial highlights

• Net sales reached MXN 2,661 million, up 1% year-over-year; services grew 13%, products were flat.

• Gross profit was MXN 1,138 million with a 43% margin, up 40 bps year-over-year; operating income rose 16% to MXN 160 million.

• EBITDA increased 10.4% to MXN 332 million, margin expanded 110 bps to 12.5%; net income was MXN 113 million, nearly 5x higher year-over-year.

• Net financial income of MXN 31 million, driven by FX gains and Argentina's monetary position benefit.

• Operating cash flow increased 51% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Efficiency, customer experience, and resource allocation are key operational drivers for the remainder of the year.

• Profitability is improving faster than revenue, and the balance sheet is positioned to support future growth, with ROIC above cost of capital.

• Demand trends improved in March and continued strong into April, though macro uncertainty persists.

• Resin price increases are being passed through to customers to maintain gross profit.

• Working capital discipline and margin expansion are expected to continue, though working capital may fluctuate with growth and raw material prices.