Ahold Delhaize reported a solid set of 2Q25 results, with comparable sales growth of 3.4% in the US (css: +3.1%) and +4.9% in the EU (css: +3.8%) exceeding expectations. While group margins contracted by 20bps to 4.0%, this was well anticipated on the back of ongoing price investments in the US and the dilutive impact from the consolidation of Profi in the EU. As such, the underlying group EBIT of € 917m came in slightly ahead of expectations (css: € 908m, css: € 905m). Following the solid 2Q25,...
ABN AMRO: Better bottom line, mixed underlying, strong capital, SBB €250m. Ahold Delhaize: 2Q25 profitability beat thanks to insurance results. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC: Fizzing along nicely. Kinepolis: July 2025 box office in US/Canada and France down, on strong comps. Vonovia: Good results, 5.6% guidance increase. UCB: Evenity continues to surprise to the upside. Zabka: Another miss on Adj. Net Income in 2Q25
Rdos. 2T'25 vs 2T'24: Ventas: 23.092 M euros (+3,3% vs +2,8% BS(e) y +2,7% consenso); EBIT: 917,0 M euros (-1,7% vs -2,9% BS(e) y -2,7% consenso); BDI: 548,0 M euros (+9,8% vs +14,4% BS(e) y +14,2% consenso). Rdos. 1S'25 vs 1S'24: Ventas: 46.368 M euros (+5,2% vs +4,9% BS(e) y +4,9% consenso); EBIT: 1.807 M euros (+0,7% vs +0,1% BS(e) y +0,2% consenso);
Aalberts: First hydronic flow control takeover in US; Ahold Delhaize: Preview 2Q25; EVS: Wins 2026 world cup contract Big Event Rental; Exor: A tad more Philips; Via Transportation reviving IPO plans; Heijmans: 1H25 preview; looks to be on track; KPN: 2Q25 preview; Montea: €24m acquisition in Dutch logistics hotspot; Ontex: Peer Essity 2Q25 results; RELX: 1H25 preview; Sligro: Weak 1H25 calls for 7.5% downgrade to consensus at EBITDA level; Events Calendar
Ahold Delhaize: Peer Albertsons 1Q25/26 results ASML: 2Q25 results; good update, focus on FY26 Barco: 1H25 results; margin uplift despite headwinds Belgian Telecoms: DIGI fixed internet launch in Wallonia Flow Traders: June global volume rises but volatility declines MoM NSI: Good operational results, cautious outlook Ontex: Sizeable profit warning calls for material consensus downgrade
Ahold Delhaize: 2Q25 pre-close call feedback. Azelis: Attractive acquisition in personal care Italy. Econocom: Two UK/Ireland AV acquisitions disclosed. Staffing: Better French volumes in May even with easier comps, June outlook sluggish. Staffing: Dutch figs Period 6 volume and revenues weaker on tougher comps. UCB: Trump threatens a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical products
In general, a weaker USD has a negative impact on Benelux stocks, particularly for companies with significant exports to the US. In this note we selected a list of companies with high US export exposure and we examine the potential impact on FY25 earninings. On top of the weak dollar, rising trade tensions or the introduction of tariffs further harm Benelux exporters. As the dollar depreciates against the euro, European goods become costlier for American consumers. At the same time, revenues ear...
Below our feedback notes written at the occasion of our annual Benelux Local Champions Conference that took place on 27 May 2025 at our historic building at Grand Place Brussels. This event offered the possibility to have one-on-one meetings and/or small group meetings with the following Benelux companies and their top management & IR: ACKERMANS & VAN HAAREN | AHOLD DELHAIZE | AKZONOBEL | ARCADIS | AZELIS | CORBION | GBL | LOTUS BAKERIES | MELEXIS | PROXIMUS | SOFINA | UMICORE
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