Seche Environnement (SCB) Q2 2025 Earnings Report

The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with strong growth in revenue and successful integration of acquisitions, but was tempered by challenges such as declining energy prices impacting margins and underperformance in certain regions such as Spain.

During the Séché Environnement call, guidance for H2 2025 and beyond was outlined amidst a backdrop of dynamic growth and several challenges. The group reported H1 2025 revenue of EUR 580.1 million, marking a 7.5% organic growth, with an EBITDA of EUR 118.2 million, representing a margin increase to 20.4% from 17.5% last year. Despite strong cash generation and achieving a leverage target below 3x EBITDA, the company anticipates a limited increase in EBITDA margins, partly due to declining energy prices, which are expected to impact earnings by EUR 15 million in H2. The planned acquisition of Groupe Flamme is a key strategic focus, pending regulatory approval, and is expected to enhance the company's market share in hazardous waste management in France. The outlook for 2025 maintains a revenue target of EUR 1.280 billion, with an anticipated EBITDA range of EUR 250 million to EUR 260 million. While international segments showed mixed results, the group expects improved performance in H2, particularly in Latin America and Southern Africa.