Colombia · Delayed Price · Currency is COP Grupo Nutresa S. A. Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q2 sales declined 1.6% year-over-year due to currency effects, but gross margin expanded 450 bps to 42.5% and adjusted EBITDA rose 19%. Colombia led growth, while international sales were impacted by FX. Strategic acquisitions in Ecuador and Venezuela are expected to drive future growth.
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Double-digit sales growth in Colombia and strong international performance drove a 6.6% rise in total sales and a 370 bps gross margin expansion, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 20.4%. Guidance for 2026 remains robust, with continued deleveraging and growth investments.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record profitability in 2025 was driven by operational efficiency, double-digit revenue growth, and margin expansion, with strong performance in coffee and ice cream segments. Guidance for 2026 targets further margin gains, high single- to double-digit growth, and continued deleveraging.
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Double-digit sales and EBITDA growth were achieved in H1 2025, driven by pricing, cost optimization, and strong international performance, despite commodity volatility. Debt reduction and margin expansion remain top priorities, with 2025 EBITDA guidance at COP 3.3 trillion.
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First quarter 2025 saw double-digit sales and EBITDA growth, driven by pricing, efficiency initiatives, and strong international performance. A $2B bond issuance, portfolio moves, and robust hedging strategies supported profitability despite commodity cost pressures.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Q3 saw a return to sales growth and strong profitability, with EBITDA up nearly 20% and net profit up 85% year-over-year. Margins improved across most segments, and the outlook is positive despite ongoing commodity and currency volatility.