Rexel

Rexel shares drop about 3.8% after releasing H1 results, despite revenue and adjusted EBITA margin beating expectations. Management warns of a more cautious second half, saying margins may not follow the usual seasonal trend due to an unfavorable product mix, rising operating costs and diminishing cost-reduction effects. Underlying indicators remained strong: accelerated organic sales growth, EBITA margin up 40 basis points to 6.2%, and the US data-center business growing by more than 80%; the revenue target for 2026 was raised to around 5%. Analysts remain split (e.g., Jefferies confirms buy at €44.20; others see hold at €35.00). » Plus sur de.investing.com

Rexel reported Q1 revenue of €4.737 billion, 1% below analysts' expectations, with organic growth of 3.4% versus consensus of 4.3%. Price effects contributed 2.8 percentage points to growth, while volume rose just 0.6%—held back by adverse weather and project timing shifts in North America and Europe. Regionally, North America was +5.8%, Asia-Pacific +11.4%, and Europe showed a slight recovery; DACH declined. The order backlog equals 2.8 months of revenue. Rexel confirms its full-year guidance: organic revenue growth of 3–5%, adjusted EBITA margin of around 6.2%, and free cash flow conversion above 65%. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Rexel reports 2025 revenue of €19.4bn (+0.7% reported, +2.5% like‑for‑like) and meets all annual targets. North America is the growth driver with over 50% revenue growth in the data‑center segment, while Europe remains uneven. Adjusted EBITA margin is 6.0% and free cash flow before interest and taxes is €938m (excluding antitrust fine); digital penetration reaches 34%. For 2026 Rexel expects like‑for‑like revenue growth of 3–5%, an adjusted EBITA margin of around 6.2% and an FCF conversion above 65%. » Plus sur de.investing.com