Denmarks' Schouw & Co hits $1.11 bn revenue in Q1, EBITDA down 13%

Fibertex Personal Care segment of the group reported a 4 per cent YoY revenue decline in Q1 2025, primarily due to lower sales volumes. However, EBITDA remained in line with the previous year, supported by optimised product offerings in the competitive Asian market.

Meanwhile, Fibertex Nonwovens posted flat revenue year-on-year, as increased sales of wipes and related products in the US offset declines in other areas. EBITDA for the segment fell by 26 per cent, attributed in part to changes in product mix. Despite some operational improvements, US activities continued to weigh on earnings, Schouw & Co said in a press release.

“Overall, the portfolio businesses had a solid first quarter of 2025, in particular when taking the global uncertainty and economic development into consideration. The current business environment is challenged in an unprecedented way and uncertainty, risks and unease of trade increases constantly. With this backdrop, I am highly satisfied with the performance of the company,” said Jens Bjerg Sorensen, chief executive officer (CEO) at Schouw & Co.

“The business model in Schouw & Co proves it value in times like this. A high share of our revenue is non-cyclical and with our highly diversified product offering and global geographical presence, Schouw & Co is a steady performer in turbulent times. We are also exposed to the global changes but have a very strong and well-invested platform,” added Sorensen.

Schouw & Co has updated its full-year 2025 guidance, factoring in current expectations for activity levels and material prices. The company now anticipates consolidated revenue in the range of DKK 33.3–35.8 billion (~$4.66 billion-5.01 billion), slightly narrowed from its previous estimate of DKK 33.4–35.9 billion.

For 2025, Fibertex Personal Care is projected to generate revenue between DKK 1,400–1,600 million, unchanged from the initial guidance but significantly lower than the DKK 1,882 million reported in 2024. Fibertex Nonwovens is expected to achieve revenue in the range of DKK 2,300–2,500 million, also unchanged from earlier guidance and slightly above the DKK 2,247 million recorded in 2024.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (SG)