The earnings call highlighted strong group sales growth and profitability improvements, alongside a robust cost savings initiative. However, challenges in North America, pressures in the Pharma segment, and rationalization costs were notable concerns. The sentiment reflects a balanced perspective with growth offset by significant challenges.

Company Guidance

In the call, Croda provided guidance for the fiscal year, emphasizing their financial performance and strategic initiatives. Sales increased by 7% for the first half of the year, with all three business units and regions contributing to the growth. Adjusted operating profit and profit before tax both rose by 12%, reaching £147 million and £138 million, respectively. Despite a challenging environment, Croda maintained their full-year guidance, expecting adjusted profit before tax to be between £265 million and £295 million. The company also announced an accelerated cost savings target, increasing from £40 million to £100 million in annualized savings by the end of 2027. This is part of their broader transformation program aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer experience. Additionally, Croda reported a free cash flow of £34 million and a net debt of £580 million, with leverage at 1.5x EBITDA. The company declared an interim dividend of 48p, reflecting their commitment to returning value to shareholders. Croda's strategic focus includes maximizing returns from recent investments, leveraging their proximity to local and regional customers, and enhancing innovation capabilities across their portfolio.

Group Sales Increase

Group sales increased by 7% for the first half of the year, with growth in all three business segments and all regions.

Adjusted Operating Profit Growth

Adjusted operating profit increased by 12% to GBP 147 million, demonstrating a strong financial performance.

Cost Savings Plan

Identified an additional GBP 60 million of cost savings, bringing the total to GBP 100 million in annualized savings by the end of 2027.

Consumer Care Performance

Consumer Care sales grew by 7%, with Fragrances & Flavors growing by 17% and Beauty Care volumes increasing by 8%.

Life Sciences Growth

Life Sciences sales increased by 9%, driven by strong demand in Agriculture, with volumes up 16%.

Strong Performance in Europe

European sales led with a 12% increase, reflecting strong performance in Consumer Care and Life Sciences.

Croda International (GB:49GP) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:49GP Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
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Mar 01, 2022	2021 (Q4)	- / -	―	―	―	―
Jul 27, 2021	2021 (Q2)	- / -	―	―	―	―

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GB:49GP Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 29, 2025	87.50p	87.50p	0.00%
Feb 25, 2025	86.57p	86.57p	0.00%
Jul 30, 2024	81.14p	81.14p	0.00%
Feb 27, 2024	77.08p	77.08p	0.00%

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Croda International PLC (GB:49GP) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 24, 2026, TBA (Not Confirmed).

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