Davide Campari: Q1 2025 Fell Short Of My Expectations

  • Davide Campari's Q1 2025 results showed a 4.20% decline in net sales, exacerbated by non-recurring factors like an unfavorable calendar and US logistics delays. Management paused M&A activities to focus on deleveraging and optimizing core brands, aiming to save 200 basis points on revenues by 2027. Aperol and Campari struggled to grow, raising doubts about long-term growth despite their strong competitive advantage in the aperitif segment.