Strong First Quarter Performance
Primo Brands reported a 3% increase in comparable net sales to $1.61 billion, driven by a 2.8% volume increase and price/mix growth of 0.2%. Normalized comparable net sales growth was 4.2% when accounting for the leap day impact.
Significant EBITDA Growth
Comparable adjusted EBITDA rose to $342 million, marking a 12.1% increase compared to the prior year, with a margin of 21.2%, up 170 basis points.
Premium Brands Surge
Premium brands, Saratoga and Mountain Valley, reported a combined 49% net sales growth. Saratoga was named the official water of the Golden Globes, and Mountain Valley received endorsements from professional athletes.
Expansion and Distribution Gains
Primo Brands is adding over 5% incremental points of distribution in mass and grocery channels, including new six-count PET versions of Mountain Valley and Saratoga Spring waters in Walmart.
Successful Cost Synergy Capture
Achieved approximately $20 million in synergies during the first quarter as part of a broader $200 million synergy goal for 2025, contributing to EBITDA growth.
Strong Cash and Liquidity Position
Primo Brands reported $1.1 billion in total liquidity, supported by strong cash flow generation and recent divestitures.