SIG Group (SIGN) Q1 2026 TU earnings summary

Executive summary

• Profitability and cash flow improved, driven by restructuring and cost actions initiated in late 2025, with stable revenue at constant currency despite challenging market conditions and strong prior-year comparisons.

• Strategic focus on cost discipline, execution, and aseptic system solutions, with restructuring actions yielding results.

• Bag-in-Box factory in Chile closed and operations transferred to Brazil as part of ongoing restructuring.

• Financial guidance for 2026 maintained, with targeted actions to mitigate Middle East conflict impacts.

Financial highlights

• Q1 2026 revenue at constant currency was stable year-over-year; reported revenue declined 4.2% due to FX effects.

• Adjusted EBIT margin increased to 13.4% from 12.8% last year; adjusted EBIT reached EUR 96 million.

• Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.4%; adjusted EBITDA was €159.8 million.

• Net income rose to €67.3 million from €15.6 million year-over-year, driven by unrealized gains and lower depreciation.

• Free cash flow improved to -€64.3 million from -€89.8 million, reflecting lower capex and volume incentive payments.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year 2026 guidance maintained: revenue growth at constant currency and resin expected at 0–2%, adjusted EBIT margin 15.7–16.2%.

• Adjusted effective tax rate expected at 26–28%; net capex (incl. leases) 6–8% of revenue.

• Dividend payout ratio targeted at 30–50% of prior year adjusted net income.

• Expects stronger performance in H2 due to seasonality and ramp-up of restructuring/efficiency measures.

• Guidance subject to input cost and FX volatility; mitigation actions for Middle East conflict ongoing.