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Revenue Growth:Up 1.4% year-on-year; 4.4% growth at constant currency.
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin:19.6%, exceeding guidance.
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Net Cash Position:Approximately 87 million, an improvement of about 20 million from 2024.
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Free Cash Flow:40 million before dividends.
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Electrode Technologies Order Intake:Approximately 400 million, stable compared to 2024.
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Water Technologies Orders:Increased by 16% to 365 million.
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Energy Transition Backlog:Around 190 million.
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Capital Expenditures:Approximately 76 million, including investments in the Gigafactory.
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2026 Revenue Guidance:Expected to be in the 750-850 million range.
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2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin Guidance:Expected to be in the 15-18% range.
Release Date: March 18, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Industrie De Nora SpA ( STU:M3D ) reported solid growth in 2025, exceeding EBITDA margin targets and maintaining a robust financial structure.
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The company successfully entered two new markets: PFAs treatment and electrochemical lithium refining, showing promising early results.
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A significant contract was signed for a 300 megawatt green hydrogen project in Spain, highlighting the company's progress in the energy transition sector.
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The water technologies segment saw a 16% increase in orders, with strong growth in pools and water technology systems.
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Industrie De Nora SpA ( STU:M3D ) achieved all objectives set out in its 2025 sustainability plan, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and risk management.
Negative Points
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The geopolitical landscape, particularly in the Middle East, presents ongoing challenges and potential impacts on operations.
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Currency headwinds, especially from the EUR/USD and JPY, negatively affected reported revenue figures.
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The electrode technologies segment experienced a decline in revenue due to the discontinuation of activities with a Russian customer.
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The energy transition segment's profitability is expected to be negative in 2026 due to lower absorption of fixed costs.
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The company faces challenges in providing reliable financial projections for 2026 due to significant market volatility and geopolitical tensions.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you elaborate on the challenges related to raw materials and their impact on financials for 2026? A: Luca Oglialoro, CFO, explained that the issue is not about availability or shortage of raw materials but rather pricing. The increased prices will affect the financials due to the adjusted value of stock, impacting the financial needs temporarily. However, profitability remains unaffected as the company can transfer price increases to final products.
Q: What is the expected revenue range for the energy transition segment in 2026, and what factors influence this range? A: The revenue range is between 50 million and 60 million. The lower end is based on the current backlog, while the upper end depends on the company's ability to convert pipeline opportunities into production within 2026.
Q: What are your ambitions for market share in the PFAs and lithium refining markets? A: Paolo Dellacha, CEO, stated that while the PFAs market is competitive, De Nora aims to leverage its expertise in water treatment to capture significant market share. In lithium refining, the company offers a unique electrochemical solution that reduces chemical usage, water consumption, and power needs, positioning it for high market share.
Q: How will the recent profit warning from the joint venture Nocera affect De Nora? A: Paolo Dellacha, CEO, confirmed that there are no impacts on De Nora from Nocera's profit warning, as it relates to specific job executions by Nocera.
Q: Can you provide insights into the margin development for electrode and water technology segments in 2026? A: Luca Oglialoro, CFO, indicated that due to lower revenues in the energy transition segment, costs will be reallocated, impacting margins slightly. For 2026, margins are expected to be at the lower end of the provided range.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
