CCL Industries Reports Record First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

CCL Industries Inc. unveiled robust financials for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting record basic earnings per Class B share at $1.18, marking a 9.3% increase. Sales rose 8.6% to $1,887.1 million, with organic growth driving 3.8%, alongside a 1.4% boost from acquisitions and 3.4% from positive currency translation.

Operating income climbed 12.4% to $316.9 million, reflecting a strengthened 16.8% operating margin. Net earnings saw an 8.0% uplift to $207.4 million. The company distributed $156.3 million through stock buybacks and dividends, underscoring its solid shareholder returns.

Key segments contributed to growth, with notable performances from CCL and Innovia, despite global economic uncertainties. Foreign currency translation positively impacted earnings by $0.02 per share.

CCL maintains a strong balance sheet with $821.0 million in cash and considerable undrawn credit, supporting continued global expansion plans.