Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. (CO) Earnings Call Transcripts

Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A.'s Latest Earnings Call - March 30, 2026

In the earnings call for the fiscal year 2025, Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. reported net sales of EUR 8.3 billion, reflecting a like-for-like growth of 0.5%. Adjusted EBITDA before lease payments grew by 14% to EUR 655 million, indicating a positive momentum in profitability. However, the company also reported a consolidated net loss of EUR 402 million, primarily due to financial expenses and restructuring costs. Management maintained its focus on the Renouveau 2030 strategic plan, signaling ongoing efforts to strengthen the balance sheet and enhance operational efficiency, while also navigating a challenging retail environment.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management aims to continue executing the Renouveau 2030 strategic plan, with a focus on improving cash flow and profitability. They expect to reach an agreement with creditors by the end of June 2026 regarding the financial restructuring.

What management said

And apparently, there is no more questions. But we would like to thank you for the time today and for your question. And we're going to see most of you quite pretty soon. And next financial update will be end of the quarter as well, first quarter. Thank you.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the high net loss and the company's ability to manage its debt effectively. There were questions about the sustainability of profitability improvements and the impact of increasing competition in the retail sector on future margins.

Main topics on the call

• Profitability Improvement — Casino reported a 14% increase in adjusted EBITDA before lease payments, reaching EUR 655 million. Management stated, "This result reflects the efficiency of our cost optimization, our store fleet rationalization measure...
• Positive Sales Growth — Net sales for 2025 reached EUR 8.3 billion, marking a like-for-like growth of 0.5%. This is the first positive growth since the financial restructuring, indicating a turnaround in sales performance.
• Free Cash Flow Improvement — Free cash flow improved significantly to minus EUR 120 million, an enhancement of EUR 519 million compared to the previous year. This improvement was driven by growth in operating cash flow and changes in working capital...
• Net Loss Concerns — The company reported a consolidated net loss of EUR 402 million, impacted by net financial expenses and restructuring costs. Management noted that this loss was primarily due to "the net financial expenses in continuing ...

Read the full Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. transcript (March 30, 2026) → Summary generated from the call transcript; every figure above is stated by management on the record.

Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 19 Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning January 16, 2020 to July 30, 2026. Based on this history, Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. reports semi-annually. The most recent call on file is dated July 30, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

CO

Exchange

ENXTPA

Country

FR

Sector

Consumer Staples

Industry

Consumer Staples Distribution and Retail

Calls on record

19

First call

January 16, 2020

Most recent

July 30, 2026

Reporting cadence

semi-annually