
Lufthansa reported a significant decline in its 2024 earnings, with net profit dropping by 18% to €1.38 billion, attributed to strikes, rising costs, and lower ticket prices. Despite these challenges, the airline anticipates a substantial improvement in its adjusted EBIT for 2025, projecting it to be significantly higher than the previous year. The company also expects its free cash flow to remain at the prior year's level, with Q4 adjusted EBIT at €1.65 billion and a dividend of €0.30 per share. Air France-KLM, on the other hand, saw its shares surge after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching €7.88 billion and EBITDA at €1 billion. Despite a challenging 2024 that saw its profit halved, the group is optimistic about 2025, forecasting a €300 million increase in operating profit due to efficiency improvements and strong demand. In the gaming sector, La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announced a rebranding to FDJ United, reflecting its international expansion. The company reported a 17% increase in 2024 revenue but expressed concerns about future performance due to rising tax rates in France, which could result in a €100 million tax payout by 2027. Bouygues, a French conglomerate, reported solid 2024 results with a slight increase in net profit to €1.058 billion and a 5.6% rise in current operating income to €2.44 billion. The company also announced a revenue of €56.75 billion, a dividend increase to €2 per share, and set its sights on continued growth in 2025. JCDecaux, a leader in outdoor advertising, announced a return to dividend payments and a 14% stock surge following optimistic forecasts for 2025 and 2026. The company reported a net profit of €258.9 million and a dividend of €0.55 per share, aiming for a 5% sales growth in 2025.




















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Porsche expects an after-tax loss of about €20 billion ($21.7 billion) in 2024, underscoring the deep strains afflicting some of Europe’s top carmakers https://t.co/PPyW7lQwpg