Veolia's Q1 2025 earnings call reflects a positive outlook with strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and growth in key segments. While there are temporary challenges in specific areas, the overall sentiment is optimistic, supported by improved leverage ratios and strategic investments.
Company Guidance
During the Veolia Q1 2025 conference call, the company confirmed its guidance for the year, showcasing strong financial performance despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. Key metrics highlighted included a 3.9% increase in sales to €11.5 billion, excluding energy prices; a 5.5% like-for-like EBITDA increase to €1.695 billion; and a current EBIT rise of 8.4% to €915 million. The company's leverage ratio improved from 2.88 times last year to 2.75 times, with net financial debt down to €18.8 billion. Veolia also announced the acquisition of CDPQ's 30% stake in its Water Technology business, aiming for €90 million in synergies by 2027, with the transaction priced at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11 times post-synergies. The acquisition aligns with their GreenUp strategic plan and supports their 2027 guidance of 10% average annual net income growth and a ROCE of over 9%.
Strong Q1 2025 Results
Veolia's Q1 2025 results are strong, with sales reaching €11.5 billion, up 3.9% excluding energy prices. EBITDA increased by 5.5% on a like-for-like basis to €1.695 billion, showing a margin improvement of 60 basis points. Current EBIT was up 8.4% to €915 million.
Strategic Acquisition of CDPQ Stake
Veolia acquired a 30% minority stake of CDPQ in its Water Technology business, achieving full ownership. This strategic move is expected to deliver €90 million of additional synergies.
Improved Leverage Ratio
Net financial debt decreased to €18.8 billion, and the leverage ratio improved from 2.88 times last year to 2.75 times.
Growth in Key Segments
Hazardous Waste revenue increased by 5.6% in Europe and 8.5% in the US. Strong growth was also noted in Bioenergy Flexibility Energy Efficiency, with revenue up 16.7% excluding energy prices.
Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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VEOEY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 07, 2025
$17.90
$17.56
-1.90%
Feb 27, 2025
$14.47
$14.44
-0.21%
Nov 07, 2024
$15.21
$15.02
-1.25%
Aug 01, 2024
$15.29
$14.79
-3.27%
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FAQ
When does Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) report earnings?
Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) earnings time?
Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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