Oatly Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Viewpoint - Oatly Group AB reported a slight revenue decrease in Q1 2025 but showed signs of operational improvements and cost efficiencies, maintaining its outlook for profitable growth in 2025 [2][5][28]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $197.5 million, a decrease of $1.6 million or 0.8% compared to $199.2 million in Q1 2024. Excluding foreign currency impacts, revenue increased by 0.7% to $200.6 million [5][6]. - Gross profit increased to $62.3 million in Q1 2025 from $53.9 million in Q1 2024, with a gross profit margin of 31.6%, up 449 basis points year-over-year [6][11]. - The net loss attributable to shareholders improved to $12.4 million in Q1 2025 from a loss of $45.8 million in the prior year [11][25]. Segment Performance - Europe & International: Revenue decreased by $2.7 million or 2.5% to $107.7 million, with a sold volume increase of 4.0% [17][18]. - North America: Revenue decreased by $7.1 million or 10.6% to $59.9 million, with a sold volume decrease of 10.9% [19][20]. - Greater China: Revenue increased by $8.2 million or 37.6% to $30.0 million, driven by new foodservice customers [21][22]. Cost Management - Research and development expenses decreased to $4.4 million from $4.6 million year-over-year [7]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $77.5 million from $78.7 million, primarily due to lower employee expenses [8]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $74.4 million, with total outstanding debt of $432.1 million [25]. - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $7.0 million, compared to $6.2 million in the prior year [26]. Outlook - The company expects constant currency revenue growth in the range of 2% to 4% and positive adjusted EBITDA between $5 million and $15 million for 2025 [28][34].