Aurubis Boosts Dividend Amid Strong Cash Flow

Key highlights
  • Operating EBT for 2024/25 was €355 million, within the forecast range.
  • EBITDA slightly decreased to €589 million from €622 million last year.
  • Net cash flow increased by nearly 30% to €677 million.
  • 2025/26 forecast anticipates EBT between €300 and 400 million.

Financial Performance

Aurubis AG reported an operating earnings before taxes (EBT) of €355 million for the fiscal year 2024/25, which falls within its forecast range of €330 to 370 million. This figure represents a decrease from the previous year's €413 million. Operating EBITDA was €589 million, showing a modest decline from €622 million in the prior year.

Cash Flow and Dividend

The company achieved a significant increase in net cash flow, reaching €677 million, up nearly 30% from the previous year's €537 million. As a result, the Supervisory Board and Executive Board have proposed a dividend of €1.60 per share.

Future Outlook

For the 2025/26 fiscal year, Aurubis anticipates operating EBT to be between €300 and 400 million. The company also expects to achieve a free cash flow break-even before dividend payments.

Source: Aurubis

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