Grupo Rotoplas S.A.B. (AGUA) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
24 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Achieved sequential top-line growth, double-digit EBITDA expansion, margin improvement, and reduced leverage, despite currency volatility and higher raw material costs.
Strategic priorities advanced: profitable growth, innovation in smart water solutions, technology and talent development, and sustainability initiatives recognized by CDP and in Peru.
U.S. operations maintained positive momentum; Argentina narrowed losses through pricing and efficiencies, though FX volatility impacted results.
Services segment, led by bebbia, continued to grow, surpassing 193,000 active subscribers.
Continued deleveraging, reducing leverage ratio to 2.3x and refinancing sustainable bond for financial flexibility.
Financial highlights
Net sales reached MXN 3,044 million in Q2'26, up 3.4% year-over-year; cumulative sales for 6M26 at MXN 5,705 million, up 2.2%.
Gross profit at MXN 1,277 million in Q2'26, 42% margin, up 70 bps year-over-year.
Operating income rose 4.8% to MXN 217 million in Q2'26; EBITDA up 11% to MXN 409 million, margin expanded 90 bps to 13.4%.
Reported net loss of MXN 201 million in Q2'26, versus profit of MXN 42 million last year, mainly due to non-cash items in Argentina and higher taxes.
Net financial debt decreased 16% year-over-year to MXN 3,153 million; Net Debt/EBITDA improved to 2.3x from 3.2x.
Outlook and guidance
Focus remains on margin discipline, deleveraging, and executing the services path to breakeven.
CapEx expected to remain at 3–4% of revenues, with continued investment in innovation, technology, and digital platforms.
Management anticipates volatility from climate phenomena but does not expect a repeat of 2021–2022 demand spikes.
Latest events from Grupo Rotoplas S.A.B.
- Stable growth, digital innovation, and strong sustainability targets define recent performance.AGUA
Corporate presentation4 Aug 2026 - EBITDA fell 45.9% year-over-year, but services and U.S. growth drove sequential improvement.AGUA
Q1 20258 Jul 2026 - Digitalization, financial discipline, and bold 2030 ESG targets drive sustainable growth.AGUA
Agua Day 20258 Jul 2026 - EBITDA and net income surged, with margin gains and leverage improvement despite macro risks.AGUA
Q1 20266 May 2026 - Q4 EBITDA surged and services grew strongly, offsetting product declines and Argentina's weakness.AGUA
Q4 202513 Feb 2026 - Service sales growth and margin expansion in Mexico offset Argentina's recession impact.AGUA
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - 3Q24 sales and margins declined due to Argentina's recession and weather, but services grew.AGUA
Q3 202419 Jan 2026 - Sales fell due to Argentina, but service growth and digitalization drive future prospects.AGUA
Q4 202423 Dec 2025 - Sequential margin gains and service growth offset declines in Mexico and Argentina.AGUA
Q2 202516 Nov 2025