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HelloFresh Cuts 2025 Profit Forecast as Dollar Declines Weigh on Results

Blaming a slump in North American currencies for lower euro results, HelloFresh unveiled an expanded €175 million share buyback.

Overview

  • The company lowered its 2025 adjusted operating profit guidance to €415–465 million from €450–500 million, citing translation losses from weaker U.S. and Canadian dollars.
  • HelloFresh revised its currency-adjusted revenue outlook to a 6–8% decline, compared with a prior forecast of a 3–8% drop.
  • Shares plunged more than 16% after investors reacted to the reduced targets and softer revenue trajectory.
  • In Q2, group revenue fell 9.5% to €1.7 billion while adjusted operating profit rose 8.2% to €158.5 million and free cash flow quadrupled to €208 million.
  • Management is targeting over €300 million in savings by 2026 through cost measures focused on higher-value repeat customers.