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Sodexo reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, with organic revenue up 2.6%. North America was a standout, unexpectedly returning to flat organic growth. Management confirmed 2027 guidance, which helped shares rise 7% in Oct. 23 trading.

Sodexo is well positioned to benefit from the large data center opportunity, which requires an integrated offering of housing, dining/hospitality, transportation, and housekeeping/guest services.

Sodexo is a global foodservice provider that also offers facility management services. Foodservice is its largest division, contributing 65% of group revenue. Sodexo’s largest operations are in North America (53% of operating profit), followed by Europe (30%) and the rest of the world.

Sodexo's plan, dubbed Shift & Grow 2030, is its road map to restore competitiveness and accelerate growth. The plan aims to achieve over 5% growth and 5% operating margins by fiscal 2030 and to increase investment in tech, procurement, and organizational transformation.

Sodexo reported third-quarter earnings, with organic revenue expanding by 2.0%. Management raised guidance, with organic revenue growth now expected between 1.2% and 1.5% from 0.5% to 1.0%. Margin guidance was maintained.

In his first quarter as CEO, Thierry Delaporte cut fiscal 2026 guidance after initiating a review of the company's contracts, assets, and execution. The group now anticipates organic revenue of 0.5%-1% and underlying operating margin of 3.2%-3.4%, down from 4.7% in 2025.

Sodexo is a global foodservice provider that also offers facility management services. Foodservice is its largest division, contributing 65% of group revenue. Sodexo’s largest operations are in North America (53% of operating profit), but it also has operations in Europe (30%) and the rest of the world.

Sodexo reported first-quarter earnings, with organic revenue expanding by 1.8%. North America detracted from performance, with organic revenue declining 1.5%. Management confirmed full-year 2026 guidance.

Sodexo Group is a global food service provider that also offers facility management services. Food services is its largest division, contributing 65% of group revenue. Sodexo’s largest operations are in North America (53% of operating profit), but it also holds notable operations in Europe (30%) and the rest of the world.

Sodexo saw lower organic growth than peers Compass and Aramark in 2025 and gave lower revenue growth guidance for 2026.

Sodexo's fiscal 2025 organic revenue grew 3.3%, in line with its revised guidance. Margin also expanded 10 basis points. However, a weak 2026 outlook for organic revenue growth of 1.5%-2.5% weighed on the shares, sending them down 7% in early trading on Oct. 23.

Sodexo announced on Oct. 8 that its nominating committee, in coordination with the Bellon family, is appointing Thierry Delaporte as the new CEO, replacing Sophie Bellon, effective Nov. 10.

Sodexo Group is a global food service provider that also offers facility management services. Food services is its largest division, contributing 65% of group revenue. Sodexo’s largest operations are in North America (53% of operating profit), but it also holds notable operations in Europe (30%) and the rest of the world.

Sodexo released another quarter of subpar results in their third quarter, reporting they will finish near the bottom of their organic revenue guidance range of 3%-4%. Weakness continued in North America, where contract exits offset pricing momentum.

Sodexo Group is the second-largest food servicer globally, also providing facility management services to clients. Food services is its largest division, contributing 66% of group revenue. Sodexo spun off its benefits and rewards business, Pluxee, in February 2024 to focus on food services.

Sodexo Group is the second-largest food servicer globally, also providing facility management services to clients. Food services is its largest division, contributing 66% of group revenue. Sodexo spun off its benefits and rewards business, Pluxee, in February 2024 to focus on food services.

Narrow-moat Sodexo delivered first-half results in line with recently reduced guidance, growing organic revenue by 3.5% and expanding margins by 10 basis points. However, weak free cash flow combined with negative momentum in the stock led to shares falling 7% in early trading. We are lowering our fair value estimate 5% to EUR 80 from EUR 84 after receiving additional information on Sodexo’s guidance decrease. Shares remain undervalued.

Sodexo released a profit warning due to weakness in its education and healthcare end markets, reducing guidance and sending shares down 17%.

Sodexo Group is the second-largest food servicer globally, also providing facility management services to clients. Food services is its largest division, contributing 66% of group revenue. Sodexo spun off its benefits and rewards business, Pluxee, in February 2024 to focus on food services.

Narrow-moat Sodexo reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, delivering below-consensus organic revenue growth, sending shares down 8% on Jan. 7. Organic growth, which grew 5% in the quarter, was harmed by weak European volumes and decreased significantly from 7.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Management reiterated its fiscal 2025 guidance of organic revenue growth of 5.5%-6.5% and 30-40 basis points of operating margin growth. We maintain our EUR 96 fair value estimate.