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Investing.com -- Compagnie des Alpes (EPA:CDAF) reported higher earnings for the first half of fiscal year 2025 and raised its full-year EBITDA target after growth across all divisions and lower operating costs.
The French leisure and tourism group reported EBITDA of €312.2 million for the six months ended March 31, a 12.9% increase from the same period a year earlier.
On an organic basis, EBITDA rose 9.3%. The company’s overall EBITDA margin improved by 40 basis points to 36.7%, and by 50 basis points organically.
Revenue growth and cost control contributed to the improved results. Operating expenses rose 3%, while sales increased 5.5%, supported in part by lower energy costs.
The Ski Areas and Outdoor Activities division posted EBITDA of €274 million, up 7.9%. The margin rose to 52.2% from 51.1% a year ago.
The company cited favorable snowfall during the Easter holiday period as a factor supporting activity levels during the season.
The Distribution and Hospitality division recorded EBITDA of €43.3 million, an 18.3% increase from the prior year. The margin rose 4.4 percentage points to 42.3%.
Growth was attributed to performance at MMV and Travelfactory’s focus on margin over volume.
The consolidation of real estate agencies under a single brand and a rebound in transactional activity also contributed.
The Leisure Parks division reported EBITDA of €3.9 million, compared to a loss of €7.4 million in the first half of the previous fiscal year.
The division achieved a margin of 1.8%. Excluding the Urban segment, the division posted EBITDA of -€6.1 million, with the margin improving by 140 basis points.
The company confirmed that new attractions are scheduled to open during the summer season.
Development activities in the Urban segment continued in the first half, including a new acquisition in Marseille and the ongoing rollout of the Ile de Puteaux center.
Compagnie des Alpes stated it expects continued activity across its segments in the second half of the fiscal year.
The company also indicated further merger and acquisition activity may occur, particularly in the parks division.
Following the first-half results, Compagnie des Alpes increased its full-year EBITDA growth target to approximately 15%, up from a previous estimate of 10%.
Shares of the French company were down 2.7% at 07:33 ET (11:33 GMT).