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Kristof Samoy

Arcadis Key take-aways analyst call

This morning Arcadis reported numbers (as written in our FRN) which were at P&L level roughly inline with our forecasts but below consensus. FCF was weak at €80m down from €134m in 4Q25 linked to timing of billing milestones and issues linked with the implementation of Oracle at the 2023 IBI acquisition. Before opening we downgraded to Hold (from Accumulate) as the stock rallied considerably since the announcement of a €175m SBB early October. On top we saw no room for outperformance on our numbers which are arguably somewhat below consensus. Worries on the FCF generation, order intake and consensus downgrades caused the stock to tank. While we understand profit taking to occur following the recent rally, the >15% share price drop seems harsh at first. Below are the key take-aways of the analyst call underpinning this take.
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Arcadis NV

Arcadis NV is a global asset design and consultancy company. The Company is engaged in providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the area of infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. The Company's segments include Americas; Europe and Middle East; Asia Pacific, and CallisonRTKL. Its business lines include infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. Infrastructure business line focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions for transportation by road, rail, air and over water, and creating reliable energy supply systems. The Company is an environmental solutions provider to private industry, and delivers projects that protect the earth's resources. It offers water supply, treatment, management and conveyance solutions. The Company also offers contract solutions, master planning and sustainable urban development, commercially led program management, business advisory, data analysis and architecture and design solutions.

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KBC Securities
KBC Securities

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Kristof Samoy

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