Germany's Verbio FY revenue beats estimates on higher prices and sales of bioethanol, biomethane

Overview

• Germany biofuels producer's FY 2025/26 revenue rose 18.5%, beating analyst expectations

• EBITDA jumped to EUR 193.9 mln from EUR 14.2 mln, driven by improved segment performance

• Company expects higher EBITDA of EUR 210–250 mln for FY 2026/27

Outlook

• Verbio expects 2026/27 EBITDA between EUR 210 mln and EUR 250 mln

• Company sees higher Bioethanol/Biomethane segment earnings, driven by North America production and biomethane output

• Verbio anticipates further significant reduction in net financial debt in 2026/27

Result Drivers

• REGULATORY CHANGES - Co said structural progress in the regulatory environment and implementation of RED III in Europe boosted demand for renewable fuels and biodiesel

• HIGHER SELLING PRICES AND SALES VOLUMES - Co attributed revenue growth to higher selling prices across its product portfolio and increased sales volumes of bioethanol and biomethane

• SEGMENT PERFORMANCE AND MARKET SPREADS - Co said improved development in the Bioethanol/Biomethane segment, normalisation of GHG quota market, improved market spreads in bioethanol, and higher capacity utilisation at North American plants drove EBITDA gains

Company press release:

Key Details

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