DS Smith PLC

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ISIN GB0008220112 / Valor 403808

LSE London Stock Exchange, SETS (2025-06-17)

GBP 5.83%

DS Smith PLC
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About company

DS Smith PLC is a prominent global company specializing in the provision of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services. With a history spanning over 80 years, the company has significantly expanded its operations and expertise. DS Smith stands out in the market for its comprehensive approach to packaging, focusing on the entire supply cycle to support major brands worldwide. The company prides itself on its strategic thinking and the ability to offer products that meet the comprehensive needs of its customers, including economic, social, and environmental considerations. DS Smith's ambition is to lead in the sustainable packaging sector, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and delivering integrated solutions. These solutions encompass the entire process from design and production to supply and recycling, aiming to simplify complex supply chains for their clients.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Industrials

Operating Profit

DS Smith PLC delivered an adjusted operating profit of £701m for FY2023/24, in line with management expectations despite a decline from the previous year’s £861m, due to a challenging economic environment.

Box Volumes and Q4 Performance

The overall like-for-like box volumes declined by 2% for the full year; however, there was a notable positive momentum in Q4 FY2023/24, which experienced a 2% growth compared to Q4 FY2022/23.

Cashflow and Debt Position

The company experienced lower free cashflow impacted by ongoing capital expenditure and working capital outflows, resulting in a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.1x compared to 1.3x in FY2022/23, although underlying working capital metrics remained stable.

Strategic and Sustainability Initiatives

DS Smith PLC continued to prioritize investment in productivity improvements and environmental efficiency through consistent capital and operational expenditure programmes, and successfully advanced its sustainability efforts, including an accelerated achievement of replacing over 1 billion units of plastic.

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Key figures

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Performance

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26.8%3Y

29.1%5Y

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