FDJ has released its H1 2025 figures, showing €1.87bn in revenue. The FDJ H1 2025 results also put recurring EBITDA at 23.6%. Management is sticking with its full-year guidance and sees a stronger second half ahead.
FDJ’s H1 2025 revenue came in at €1.87bn, down 2% on a restated basis after a tough comparison with 2024. On a reported basis, revenue jumped 31% thanks to the Kindred acquisition. Recurring EBITDA landed at €441m, with a 23.6% margin.
The lottery and retail sports betting arm (LSF) pulled in €1.29bn in revenue, up 4% restated. Lottery sales grew in both draw and instant games, with iLottery surging 16% to €160m. Retail sports betting slipped 6% as operator margins were squeezed despite higher stakes.
Online betting and gaming (OBG) brought in €466m, down 12% on a restated basis. The drop reflected tough Euro 2024 comparables and tighter rules in the UK and Netherlands. Stripping out these markets, OBG revenue was up 5% year-on-year.
Adjusted net income stood at €222m, down 5% restated. Reported net income came in at €136m, down 36%, hit by acquisition costs and an extra corporate tax charge in France. FDJ kept its dividend policy with a minimum payout of 75%.
Net debt was €1.96bn at the end of June, reflecting seasonal cash use. The group expects to cut debt by more than €150m by year-end. Free cash flow was impacted by dividends, the ESOP share buyback, and tax payments.
FDJ rolled out its “Play Forward 2028” strategy, aiming for around 5% organic revenue CAGR from 2025 to 2028. The plan targets a recurring EBITDA margin above 26% by 2028. Contributions to society and the environment are set to rise from 2.7% of net income in 2024 to 5% by 2030.
Integration of Kindred is progressing, with the 32Red migration in the UK and PSEL/ZEturf customer merger in France now complete. All brands and markets are set to be integrated by the end of 2026. Cost and revenue synergies are coming through as planned20250730Investorpresent….
Management reaffirmed its FY25 guidance, expecting revenue to stay in line with 2024 pro forma and recurring EBITDA margin above 24%. “Our H2 pipeline gives us confidence in delivering our 2025 targets,” the company said.
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