Orbia Advance Corporation SAB de CV (DE:4FZ)
FRANKFURT:4FZ
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 28, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0Last Year’s EPS
-0.02Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call portrayed a mixed but constructive picture: several growth businesses (Connectivity, Fluor & Energy Materials, Precision Agriculture) delivered strong revenue and EBITDA gains and cash generation improved materially, supported by successful cost savings, refinancing actions and clear 2026 EBITDA guidance ($1.1–$1.2 billion). Offsetting these positives were meaningful declines in Polymer Solutions (large YoY EBITDA reductions), continued weakness and restructuring in Building & Infrastructure, $90 million of onetime charges, tax and FX-related headwinds, and leverage that remains elevated (~3.7x net debt/EBITDA). Management emphasized disciplined deleveraging, portfolio simplification and targeted growth investments, but the results are mixed enough that progress is evident while key legacy issues persist.Company Guidance
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Full year revenues of $7.6 billion, up 2% year-over-year, driven by higher volumes in Connectivity Solutions and improved product mix in Fluor & Energy Materials.
Quarterly Revenue and EBITDA Improvement
Q4 net revenues of $1.9 billion increased 5% year-over-year; Q4 EBITDA of $227 million increased 2% year-over-year.
Strong Cash Generation and Conversion
Operating cash flow in Q4 was $349 million, up $67 million (23%) year-over-year with a Q4 operating cash flow conversion rate of 154%. Free cash flow in Q4 was $204 million, up $80 million year-over-year. Full-year operating cash flow was $645 million and full-year free cash flow was $111 million (free cash flow increased $175 million year-over-year).
High-Growth Segments: Connectivity and Fluor & Energy Materials
Connectivity Solutions: Q4 revenues $226 million (+32% YoY) and Q4 EBITDA +61% YoY; full-year revenues $918 million (+9%) and EBITDA +21% YoY. Fluor & Energy Materials: Q4 revenues $268 million (+21% YoY) and Q4 EBITDA +107% YoY; full-year revenues $958 million (+11%) and EBITDA +14% YoY.
Precision Agriculture Momentum
Precision Agriculture full-year revenues $1.1 billion (+6% YoY) and full-year EBITDA $136 million (+9% YoY), with continued strength in Brazil, U.S., Turkey and Peru and growth in digital farming initiatives.
Cost Savings and Operational Discipline
Cost optimization program delivered cumulative annual savings of approximately $200 million by end of 2025 (≈80% of the $250 million target for 2027). Contribution from organic growth initiatives reached ~$59 million of EBITDA in 2025, with a target of $150 million by 2027.
Balance Sheet Actions and Liquidity Management
Extended all material debt maturities to 2030+ and raised ~ $1.4 billion to refinance obligations. Net debt-to-EBITDA was 3.70x (improved from 3.85x the prior quarter) and adjusted net debt/EBITDA was 3.40x (slight reduction from 3.42x). Noncore asset divestments have generated ~$90 million of proceeds toward a $150 million target.
Strategic Growth Projects and Attractive Battery Materials Opportunity
LiPF6 project proceeding (engineering phase) with total capex ~ $400 million, supported by ~$100 million DOE grant and ~$90 million in tax incentives; projected EBITDA contribution in the range of $100–$120 million under conservative pricing assumptions. Fluor & Energy Materials investments include expansion of custom electrolyte and medical propellant capacity (UK 152a plant expected production early 2027).
Sustainability and Recognition
Exceeded 2025 sustainability-linked sulfur oxide emissions reduction target and maintained inclusion in multiple sustainability benchmarks (S&P Dow Jones MILA Pacific Alliance, S&P Sustainability Yearbook, FTSE4Good, BMV ESG Index).
2026 Outlook and Guidance
Company expects full-year 2026 EBITDA in the range of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion and capex of approximately $400 million, with continued positive momentum in Precision Agriculture, Fluor & Energy Materials and Connectivity Solutions.
DE:4FZ Earnings History
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DE:4FZ Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | €0.96 | €0.99 | +3.13% |
Oct 22, 2025 | €0.83 | €0.81 | -1.81% |
Jul 23, 2025 | €0.57 | €0.56 | -2.61% |
Apr 24, 2025 | €0.64 | €0.64 | 0.00% |
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Orbia Advance Corporation SAB de CV (DE:4FZ) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 28, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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DE:4FZ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.