Sonae Reports 14% Growth, Hits Record Revenue of €11.4 Billion in 2025

Sonae's Impressive Growth: A 14% Surge Leading to a Record Revenue

Sonae, a prominent multinational corporation based in Portugal, has recently announced its impressive financial achievements for the year 2025. With a record revenue of €11.4 billion, the company has witnessed a robust growth of 14.2% compared to the previous year. This remarkable performance underlines the effectiveness of Sonae's strategic initiatives in the retail sector and highlights its successful expansion efforts over the past two years.

Financial Highlights

The financial results detailed by Sonae reveal a significant boost in operational efficiency, alongside considerable investments in the global expansion of its portfolio. The company's underlying gross operating profit (EBITDA) reached €1.1 billion, which is an increase of 23.6% from 2024. Likewise, the total gross operating profit surged by 17.6% to €1.2 billion, while the net profit attributable to shareholders experienced an 11% growth, amounting to €247 million. Moreover, Sonae's stock performed impressively, skyrocketing by 76% throughout 2025.

Cláudia Azevedo, the CEO of Sonae, expressed her confidence in the company's portfolio, stating that it is effectively positioned to create long-term value. She emphasized that the balance across geographical and sectoral lines in their business operations places them in advantageous positions. According to Azevedo, the strong market positions held by all their enterprises, supported by appealing value propositions, are likely to thrive due to favorable structural trends in the markets they operate in.

Retail Sector Dominance

In the realm of retail, Sonae oversees a robust network of over 2,500 stores and has successfully launched 128 new outlets in the last year. Particularly in food distribution, Sonae is a market leader in Portugal with its Continente brand, encompassing hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. In the health and beauty segment, Sonae commands significant market shares through Druni and Arenal in Spain while maintaining a strong presence with Wells in Portugal.

Additionally, in the electronics retail market, Sonae's Worten has established itself as the leading brand in Portugal and has extended its services to Spain and other countries through its repair services company, iServices.

Fashion retail also flourishes under Sonae's portfolio with Salsa, a brand specializing in denim and present in about fifty countries. The group further demonstrates its prowess in the pet products segment with Musti, which is well-recognized across the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Real Estate and Beyond

Through its subsidiary, Sierra, Sonae operates on a global scale within the real estate sector, involving the design and management of shopping centers and various property developments, including offices and residential projects. Sierra's collaboration with Bankinter in managing ORES, which invests in real estate assets in the Iberian Peninsula, further underscores its expansive reach. Additionally, Sierra took a major step by acquiring the property management division of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, solidifying its position as the second-largest third-party shopping mall manager in Germany.

Moreover, Sonae invests in technology firms through its Bright Pixel subsidiary, focusing on strengthening the retail, telecommunications, and cybersecurity sectors. In the health and wellness domain, Sonae's Sparkfood unit delivers natural extracts and active ingredients aimed at humans, pets, and plants.

Future Outlook

With consistent growth and a diversified portfolio, Sonae is well-positioned to continue its success trajectory in the coming years. The company remains focused on leveraging its strengths across various sectors to capture emerging opportunities and enhance its market presence worldwide. As the retail landscape evolves, Sonae’s strategic decisions and robust framework are likely to yield further impressive results, reinforcing its status as a leading multinational corporation.

To learn more about Sonae and its various initiatives, please visit www.sonae.pt.