Sodexo Q1 Fiscal 2026 revenues in line with expectations

  • Q1 organic revenue growth of +1.8%
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance framework unchanged:
    • Organic revenue growth between +1.5% and +2.5%
    • Underlying operating profit margin to be slightly lower than Fiscal 2025

Q1 Fiscal 2026 Revenues

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Since joining Sodexo last November, I have spent most of my time in the field, listening to our teams and clients and deepening my understanding of the realities of our business. My initial observations are clear: Sodexo has strong assets, talented people and real room to grow.

In order to fully capture the opportunity ahead, we will sharpen our client centricity to accelerate growth, invest in our people, and improve operational efficiency. These are my early priorities, and the first actions are already in motion. We have important work ahead to improve execution and further strengthen our operating model.

I will share my initial views on the business at the half-year and present a full assessment and plan before the summer break. In the meantime, we are addressing critical priorities, and I am confident that we will unlock Sodexo's full potential.

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Thierry DelaporteSodexo CEO

Highlights of the period

  • Revenues - First quarter Fiscal 2026 consolidated revenues totaled 6.3 billion euros, reflecting organic revenue growth of +1.8%, a negative currency impact of -4.0% primarily driven by the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the euro, and a negligible effect from acquisitions and disposals.
  • By geography:
    • North America – Organic growth of -1.5%, primarily impacted by past contract losses in Education and Business & Administration and a strong prior-year comparison in Sodexo Live! due to exceptional event activity last year, partially offset by positive contributions from new Healthcare contracts opened in the recent months.
    • Europe - Organic growth of +2.4%, supported by new contracts in Business & Administration and Healthcare, offset by the high prior-year comparable in Sodexo Live from the Paralympics and contract exits in Education.
    • Rest of the World - Organic growth of +10.2%, driven by strong performance in Australia, India, Brazil and Chile, supported by new contracts and solid growth across existing contracts in dynamic markets.
  • Operational priorities - As previously communicated, we continue to focus on clear near-term priorities. Planned investments in technology, sales effectiveness, supply management, Global Business Services and targeted U.S. Education initiatives are underway and are expected to support performance over the medium term.
  • Leadership changes - Thierry Delaporte, Group CEO, has taken direct leadership of North America to drive execution and performance in the region.
  • M&A - The previously announced acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea is expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
  • Sustainability - Sodexo has been recognized on CDP’s prestigious A-List, achieving the highest rating for climate performance. This recognition underscores Sodexo's leadership in environmental sustainability, its strong commitment to transparent disclosure for stakeholders and ability to support clients in their own climate journeys. 
     

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