Canada · Delayed Price · Currency is CAD Saputo Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q3 fiscal 2026 saw strong margin expansion, robust cash flow, and improved operational efficiency, despite lower revenue from U.S. commodity prices. All segments delivered higher adjusted EBITDA, with Canada and Europe achieving record profitability and strong brand growth.
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Q2 saw strong margin expansion, robust cash flow, and double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by commercial execution and efficiency gains. All segments contributed, with Canada and international showing notable strength, and the outlook remains positive for continued margin recovery and cash generation.
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Record Q1 adjusted EBITDA and strong cash flow were driven by commercial execution and efficiency gains across all regions. Shareholder returns increased via dividends and buybacks, while innovation and cost discipline supported margin expansion.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Leadership highlighted strong cost savings, operational improvements, and resilience amid global challenges. Strategic focus remains on innovation, digital transformation, and disciplined expansion, with robust governance and stakeholder engagement.
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Q4 revenue rose 5% to $4.8B, with stable adjusted EBITDA and strong cash flow. Canada and U.S. saw growth, while Argentina's results were hit by hyperinflation. FY2026 outlook is confident, with margin expansion expected as duplicate costs fade and operational efficiencies are realized.
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The conference highlighted ongoing benefits from U.S. investments, with $100 million targeted by year-end and further gains expected. Global operations are stabilizing, with Australia and Argentina positioned for growth and the U.K. focused on cost reductions. Consumer trends show trading down and increased private label demand.
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Q3 2025 saw strong revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth across all sectors, despite market volatility and a significant U.K. impairment charge. Capital allocation shifted to share repurchases, and operational improvements drove margin gains, with positive outlooks for U.S., Canada, and international segments.
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Q2 saw robust revenue and EBITDA growth in Canada, strong U.S. cheese volumes, and ongoing operational improvements globally, despite commodity and currency headwinds. The outlook remains positive, with further gains expected across all divisions and a new share buyback program announced.
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Q1 saw strong revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by operational improvements, supply chain optimization, and favorable market conditions. U.S. and Canada delivered margin gains, while Australia is set for recovery and Argentina faces ongoing margin pressure.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Leadership transition and operational improvements defined fiscal 2024, with strong cash generation and major capital projects completed. Fiscal 2025 is expected to deliver improved cash flow, margin gains, and cost savings, especially in the U.S. and Australia, as market conditions stabilize.