H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA Reports Slight Growth in Q1/2025

H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA has announced its preliminary results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a modest improvement over the previous year. With an EBITDA of EUR 22.4 million, revenue grew by 5% compared to Q1 2024. Sales revenue reached EUR 345.8 million, reflecting a 2.6% increase. Furthermore, EBIT recorded EUR 7.7 million, while earnings before taxes stood at EUR 4.7 million. Despite robust demand, product prices remained stable.

The ChemPharm Refining segment showed growth, with revenues increasing to EUR 217.4 million. In contrast, the Plastics segment faced challenges due to a sluggish automotive industry, reporting a negative EBITDA of EUR -0.4 million.

Operating cash flow saw a decline to EUR -8.1 million due to changes in net working capital. The company remains optimistic about achieving its full-year guidance for 2025, projected between EUR 85.0 million and EUR 100.0 million.