Sodexo beats forecasts as turnaround gains traction after North America setbacks

By Reuters News

- Sodexo EXHO.PA reported stronger-than-expected full-year revenue on Friday, helped by steady demand and higher prices, as Chief Executive Thierry Delaporte pressed ahead with efforts to rebuild competitiveness after contract losses and weaker performance in the group's key North American market.

  • Revenue in the fiscal year ended in August reached €23.96 billion ($26.86 billion) incorporating organic growth of 2.0%, above the €23.78 billion and 1.5% seen in a consensus poll compiled by the company

  • Sodexo confirmed its fiscal 2027 forecast for organic revenue growth of 2% to 3%, and an underlying operating margin broadly in line with 2026's 3.4%

  • Underlying operating profit fell 28.9% to €810 million, beating analysts' estimate of €787 million

  • Sodexo proposed a dividend of €1.74 per share, in line with its policy of paying out 50% of underlying net profit

  • "Our overall performance remains below the full potential of the group," Delaporte said, adding that Sodexo would continue efforts in fiscal 2027 to restore competitiveness

($1 = 0.8920 euros)

Capital.com is an execution-only brokerage platform and the content provided on the Capital.com website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the products or securities to which it applies. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
The information provided does not constitute investment advice nor take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of any investor. Any information that may be provided relating to past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results or performance.
To the extent permitted by law, in no event shall Capital.com (or any affiliate or employee) have any liability for any loss arising from the use of the information provided. Any person acting on the information does so entirely at their own risk.
 

Cryptocurrency-related content is intended solely as news and market commentary. Crypto Derivatives are not available to Retail clients registered with Capital Com (UK) Ltd.