EarningsQ2 2025 Earnings Report

CCL Industries (CCDBF) Q2 2025 Earnings Report

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Previous Report: Q1 2025

Next Report: Q3 2025

CCDBF Q2 2025 EPS Results

Actual EPS$0.86

Consensus EPS$0.81

Beat/MissBeat by +$0.05

One Year Ago EPS$0.79

CCDBF Q2 2025 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$1.36B

Expected Revenue$1.34B

Beat/MissBeat by +$16.32M

YoY Revenue Growth+4.82%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2025

Date08/13/2025

TimeAfter Close

Conference CallWednesday, August 13, 2025

CCDBF Upcoming Earnings

CCL Industries's next earnings date is estimated for November 12, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2025 Earnings Call Audio

CCDBF Q2 2025 Earnings Call

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Q2 2025 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2025 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2025

Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2025|

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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral

The earnings call reflected a balanced outlook with notable achievements in sales growth, improved cash flow, and shareholder returns, contrasted by challenges such as increased tax rates, tariff impacts, and net debt rise. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a strong position in the market.

Company Guidance

In CCL Industries' second quarter of 2025 investor update, the company reported a 4.8% increase in sales, reaching $1.9 billion, driven by 2% organic growth, 1% acquisition-related growth, and a 1.8% positive impact from currency translation. Operating income rose by 5% to $322.1 million, excluding currency effects. Notably, net earnings were $213.1 million, down from $279.5 million the previous year, primarily due to a $78.1 million noncash revaluation gain in 2024. Excluding this gain, net earnings were $201.4 million, highlighting a 6.9% increase in net income for the first half of 2025. The company's effective tax rate increased to 25.3% from 18.8% in the prior year, excluding the revaluation gain. EBITDA grew 6%, and free cash flow from operations surged to $226 million from $118.8 million. The company reported a slight increase in net debt to $1.63 billion, maintaining a strong balance sheet with a leverage ratio of 1.04x. Adjusted earnings per Class B share increased by 8% to $1.22, supported by improved operating income, favorable currency translation, and reduced net finance costs. CCL Industries returned $312.1 million to shareholders, through share repurchases and dividends, and plans $485 million in capital expenditure for 2025.

Sales and Operating Income Growth

Sales increased by 4.8% reaching $1.9 billion compared to the previous year's $1.8 billion, with a 5% increase in operating income excluding foreign currency effects.

Improved Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow from operations was $226 million in Q2 2025, significantly up from $118.8 million in Q2 2024, driven by improved earnings and reduced capital expenditures.

Shareholder Returns

The company repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares for $100 million and announced a 10.3% increase in annual dividends, returning a total of $312.1 million to shareholders in 2025.

Strong Segment Performance

CCL segment saw 4.7% organic growth, with strong performance in the HPC business and CCL Design. Innovia showed strong performance in the Americas and improved results in the U.K.

CCDBF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change
Nov 12, 2026	2026 (Q3)	0.93 / -	0.849	―
Aug 12, 2026	2026 (Q2)	0.88 / 0.95	0.856	10.66% (+0.09)
May 13, 2026	2026 (Q1)	0.82 / 0.84	0.828	1.69% (+0.01)
Feb 25, 2026	2025 (Q4)	0.76 / 0.72	0.716	0.98% (<+0.01)
Nov 11, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.81 / 0.85	0.765	11.01% (+0.08)
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.81 / 0.86	0.793	7.96% (+0.06)
May 07, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.76 / 0.83	0.751	10.28% (+0.08)
Feb 19, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.70 / 0.72	0.681	5.15% (+0.04)
Nov 13, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.77 / 0.76	0.667	14.74% (+0.10)
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.72 / 0.79	0.632	25.56% (+0.16)

The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.

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