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Douglas Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary18 Dec, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved solid sales growth in Q4 and FY 2024/25, with omnichannel and E-Com as main drivers, despite a challenging market and margin pressure from promotions and competition.
Net income more than doubled to EUR 175.4 million, driven by improved financing post-IPO and cost control, though profitability was pressured by higher operating costs.
Strategic focus remains on omnichannel growth, exclusive brands, and operational efficiency.
Guidance for FY 2025/26 anticipates continued sales growth but with ongoing consumer uncertainty.
Financial highlights
FY 2024/25 group sales rose 3.5% year-over-year to EUR 4.58 billion; Q4 sales up 2.6% to EUR 981.9 million, both excluding Disapo.
Adjusted EBITDA margin for FY 2024/25 was 16.8%, down from 18.2% the prior year; Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 13.7%.
Net income for FY 2024/25 reached EUR 175.4 million, up 108.7% year-over-year; reported EPS EUR 1.63.
Net financial debt reduced to EUR 958 million; net leverage at 2.9x (2.1x pre-IFRS 16).
Free cash flow post property rents was EUR 146 million, down from EUR 226 million the previous year.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2025/26 sales expected between EUR 4.65–4.8 billion, implying 1.6%–4.9% growth (midpoint 3.3%).
Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance at ~16.5%.
Net leverage targeted between 2.5x and 3.0x.
CapEx planned at around EUR 150 million, with store openings moderating after a record 90 in FY25.
Average net working capital as a % of sales expected to fall below 4%.
Gross margin outlook: supplier bonuses & promo impact
Middle East expansion: funding & dividend impact
OWAC & exclusive brands: margin protection impact
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Douglas AG is a retailer in the beauty and cosmetics sector in Europe. The company offers a wide range of products, including fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, and hair care products through its extensive network of physical stores and online platforms. Douglas has historically been known for its strong presence in the perfume industry but has diversified to include a broad spectrum of beauty and personal care items. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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