AD Plastik (ADPL) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue rose 12.3% year-over-year to EUR 39.54 million, driven by improved capacity utilization and new project launches.

• EBITDA increased 40.2% to EUR 6.16 million, reflecting cost optimization and operational discipline.

• Net profit grew 7.3% to EUR 4.25 million, with a significant boost from affiliated company contributions.

• Strategic shift underway to diversify revenue beyond automotive, focusing on logistics and new industries.

• Continued deleveraging reduced net financial debt by EUR 2.12 million since year-end 2025.

Financial highlights

• Group EBITDA margin improved to 15.58% (up 310 bps year-over-year); parent company margin at 16.23%.

• Net profit margin at 10.75% for the Group, slightly down by 50 bps; parent company margin rose to 12.09%.

• ROE increased to 13.00% for the Group, up 807 bps year-over-year.

• Capex for the Group reached EUR 1.16 million, up 51.7% year-over-year.

• Net financial debt/EBITDA improved to 1.16 for the Group.

Outlook and guidance

• Plans to expand customer base and enter new automotive niches, with further diversification outside automotive.

• Continued focus on operational excellence, innovation, and financial stability to support growth.

• Ongoing deleveraging and cost optimization expected to further improve profitability and reduce financing costs.