VINCI: 2025 full year results - Outstanding performance, record free cash flow

Core Insights - VINCI achieved outstanding performance in 2025, with record free cash flow of €7 billion and a reduction in net financial debt by €1.3 billion despite a challenging macroeconomic environment [2][13][8] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 4.2% to €74.6 billion, with international revenue accounting for 59% of the total [7][9] - Operating income (Ebit) rose by 6.2% to €9.6 billion, representing 12.8% of revenue [10] - Net income attributable to owners was €4.9 billion, a slight increase of 0.8%, with a 10% increase when excluding exceptional tax contributions [11][12] - Earnings per share increased by 2.6% to €8.65, and by 12% to €9.44 when excluding exceptional tax contributions [12][8] - Free cash flow reached a record €7.0 billion, up from €6.8 billion in 2024, with an adjusted figure of €7.4 billion when excluding exceptional tax contributions [13][8] Business Segments Concessions - Revenue from Concessions rose by 5% to €12 billion, with Ebitda exceeding €8 billion [18] - VINCI Airports welcomed 334 million passengers, a 5% increase from 2024, contributing to a revenue of €4.8 billion [19][20] - Free cash flow from Concessions totaled €3.9 billion, an increase of €336 million compared to 2024 [18] Energy Solutions - Revenue in Energy Solutions grew by 8% to €30 billion, with 71% generated outside France [22] - Free cash flow for Energy Solutions was €1.2 billion, reflecting significant investments in electricity generation and transmission [23] Construction - Construction revenue remained stable at €33 billion, with an Ebit margin improvement to over 4% [30] - Free cash flow reached a record €1.4 billion, nearly double that of 2024, driven by improved customer payment processes [35] Strategic Developments - VINCI is conducting portfolio reviews across its three business segments to enhance returns on investment [5] - The Group is focused on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and responding to mobility and energy transition needs [6] Future Outlook - VINCI anticipates further revenue and earnings growth in 2026, with a proposed dividend of €5.00 per share, a 5.3% increase from 2024 [8][46] - The Group expects to maintain its discipline in new orders and acquisitions while focusing on margin improvement and cash flow generation [46]