Sodexo's shares tumble after 'disappointing' annual results, slow guidance

Sodexo SA

23/10/2025 08:35

** Shares in Sodexo EXHO.PA fall 9% after the French caterer reported a "disappointing" annual organic growth and a slower guidance

** "Sodexo delivers a disappointing full year performance with organic growth of 3.3% driven entirely by prices," analyst at Midcap partners says in a note

** The company posted an annual organic growth of 3.3%, down from 7.9% a year prior, and now guides for an organic growth of between 1.5% and 2.5% for 2026

** "The outlook for 2026 is gloomy, with organic growth expected to be just 1.5-2.5% and a falling margin, failing to reflect the hoped-for ramp-up of deferred contracts," Midcap analyst adds

** Share on track for its worst day since March, when it announced a profit warning

 (Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet)

 ((hugo.lhomedet@thomsonreuters.com))