Veolia stock keeps 2026 guidance after stronger Q3 growth
Published on 11/05/2026 at 11:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSGrowth And Guidance Remain Intact
- Third-quarter revenue growth accelerated to 5.0 percent, led by international operations and water activities.
- Nine-month EBITDA rose 5.1 percent, while the margin improved by 50 basis points.
- Veolia confirmed its 2026 guidance and plans to publish full-year results on February 17, 2027.
Veolia reported stronger momentum in the third quarter and confirmed its 2026 guidance on Thursday, November 5, according to the companys nine-month 2026 key figures. Revenue rose 5.0 percent in the third quarter at constant scope and foreign exchange, excluding energy prices, as international operations and water activities gained momentum.
For the first nine months, revenue reached 33.310 billion euros, up 2.6 percent on the same basis. EBITDA increased 5.1 percent to 5.404 billion euros, and the EBITDA margin widened by 50 basis points to 16.2 percent. Current EBIT rose 6.7 percent to 2.950 billion euros before the Suez and Clean Earth purchase price allocation effects.
International Growth Supports Results
Veolias international operations were a key growth driver. Revenue in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa-Middle East region rose 4.7 percent over nine months and accelerated to 6.2 percent in the third quarter. Europe grew 2.8 percent, or 3.8 percent excluding energy prices, while France and Hazardous Waste Europe declined 0.2 percent.
Water revenue increased 2.6 percent, supported by tariff increases, higher volumes and commercial gains. Water Technologies revenue declined 2.5 percent over nine months, but increased 2.6 percent excluding projects as order intake improved and delayed Middle East activity began to recover. Waste revenue rose 1.5 percent, while energy revenue increased 3.8 percent excluding energy-price effects.
Portfolio Shift Stays In Focus
Chief Executive Officer Estelle Brachlianoff said the performance reflected demand for water security, resource sovereignty and essential environmental services. She also pointed to continued efficiency programs and the early progress of the Clean Earth integration in the United States.
Veolia said its disposal plan was advancing, with 570 million euros of disposals already signed at an average multiple of 10.4 times EBITDA against a target of more than 2 billion euros. The company fully confirmed its 2026 objectives and its GreenUp strategic trajectory.
Veolias stock traded at 33.82 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:51 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Investors next have the companys Asia event from December 1 to 3 and the full-year 2026 results on February 17, 2027.
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Veolia stock at a glance
- Company: Veolia Environnement S.A.
- ISIN: FR0000124141
- Ticker: VIE
- Trading venue: Lang & Schwarz
- Quote: 33.82 euros at 11:51 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026
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