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Campari's organic revenues up 2.4% in 2025 amid industry slump
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 4, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 4, 2026
Quick Summary
Campari’s organic revenue rose 2.4% in 2025 to €3.05 billion (≈ $3.55 billion), with adjusted operating profit up 5.4%, driven by cost-cutting. Management expects steady organic growth in 2026 while focusing on portfolio simplification amid geopolitical and weather-related pressures.
Campari Sees 2.4% Organic Revenue Growth in 2025 Amid Tough Spirits Market
Campari's 2025 Financial Performance and Strategic Outlook
Revenue and Profit Highlights
MILAN, March 4 (Reuters) - Italian spirits group Campari said on Wednesday its organic revenues rose 2.4% last year, despite a tough backdrop for the global spirits industry and hurricane‑related disruptions in Jamaica.
Net sales reached 3.05 billion euros ($3.55 billion), broadly in line with analysts’ expectations compiled by Visible Alpha.
Operating Profit and Cost-Cutting Measures
Adjusted operating profit was up 5.4% in 2025, supported by cost‑cutting measures and despite the impact of U.S. tariffs, the maker of Aperol and Campari bitters said.
Outlook for 2026
"Looking forward into 2026, on an organic basis, we expect continued pace of underlying topline growth and improvement in profitability", CEO Simon Hunt said in a statement.
Strategic Initiatives and Leadership Changes
Portfolio Streamlining and Acquisition Strategy
Campari said it would focus on streamlining its portfolio, describing bolt-on acquisitions as less relevant for the moment.
Board Changes and Generational Handover
Following the resignation of some board members, including former CEO Robert Kunze-Concewitz, two younger members of the Garavoglia family joined the board.
Campari said this marked "the start of a generational handover within Lagfin", the company’s main shareholder.
Additional Information
($1 = 0.8595 euros)
(Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, editing by Alvise Armellini)
Key Takeaways
- •Organic revenue grew 2.4% to €3.05 billion in 2025, despite industry headwinds and hurricane-related disruptions in Jamaica, matching Visible Alpha forecasts.
- •Adjusted operating profit rose 5.4%, aided by cost-cutting measures, offsetting U.S. tariff impacts.
- •Campari is prioritizing portfolio streamlining over acquisitions, marking a ‘generational handover’ at its main shareholder, Lagfin.
Frequently Asked Questions about Campari's organic revenues up 2.4% in 2025 amid industry slump
1How much did Campari's organic revenues grow in 2025?
Campari's organic revenues grew by 2.4% in 2025.
2What were Campari's net sales in 2025?
Net sales reached 3.05 billion euros ($3.55 billion) in 2025.
3What challenges did Campari face in 2025?
Campari faced a tough global spirits market, hurricane disruptions in Jamaica, and U.S. tariffs.
4What are Campari's expectations for 2026?
Campari expects continued topline growth and improvement in profitability in 2026.
5Was there a management change at Campari?
Yes, following some resignations, two younger Garavoglia family members joined the board, marking a generational handover.