Saint-Gobain has reported exceptional financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting the group’s resilience and strategic progress amid global uncertainties. The company posted a 3.4% increase in sales compared to the same period in 2024, along with record-breaking figures across key performance metrics.
Operating margin reached an all-time high of 11.8%, while EBITDA rose by 7.0% and operating income increased by 5.0%. These results underline the efficiency of Saint-Gobain’s decentralised operating model and its ability to adapt across varied economic conditions.
Chairman and CEO Benoit Bazin emphasized the company’s strong positioning: “Our first-half 2025 performance once again demonstrates the strength of Saint-Gobain’s new profile, with growth in sales and earnings despite a certain wait-and-see environment in some markets.”
Growth was primarily driven by Asia and emerging markets, with Europe showing steady sequential improvement. North America, however, experienced a slight sales decline. Bazin also pointed to recent acquisitions in construction chemicals totaling €1.7 billion, which have helped diversify and strengthen the group’s global earnings. 
“Our decentralised model, with no direct exposure to customs tariffs, is key to withstanding external shocks,” he added.
Looking ahead, Saint-Gobain expects to close 2025 with an operating margin above 11.0%, maintaining its strong trajectory despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.
Bazin concluded by praising the dedication of Saint-Gobain’s teams, expressing confidence in the company’s continued success throughout the year.
Source: Saint-Gobain with additional information added by Glass Balkan
