Ahold Delhaize Reports Strong Q1 2025 Sales Growth

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. ( (ADRNY) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. presented to its investors.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V., a leading global food retail group, operates supermarkets and e-commerce platforms primarily in the United States and Europe. The company is known for its strong brand presence and strategic investments in competitive pricing and digital infrastructure. In its first quarter of 2025, Ahold Delhaize reported robust sales growth, with net sales reaching €23.3 billion, marking a 5.0% increase at constant exchange rates. This growth was driven by strategic acquisitions and a significant rise in online sales, which saw a 13.7% increase. Despite challenges such as store closures and the cessation of tobacco sales, the company maintained a stable underlying operating margin of 3.8%. The company’s strategic focus on expanding its omnichannel infrastructure and enhancing digital loyalty programs has been fruitful, contributing to a 15.4% increase in online sales at actual exchange rates. Ahold Delhaize’s acquisition of Profi significantly boosted its European operations, while price investments in the U.S. aimed to accelerate growth. Looking ahead, Ahold Delhaize remains committed to its 2025 outlook, anticipating continued growth in underlying EPS and maintaining a strong market position despite macroeconomic uncertainties.