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Klabin Reports Adjusted EBITDA of R$1.8 Billion in 4Q25 and R$7.8 Billion in 2025, Up 7% Year-over-Year
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Jino John
2/11/20262 min read


São Paulo, February 2026 – Klabin reported adjusted EBITDA of R$1.832 billion in 4Q25, in line with 4Q24, and R$7.848 billion for full-year 2025, representing a 7% increase compared to 2024. Net revenue totaled R$20.7 billion in 2025, up 5% year-over-year.
The company demonstrated operational resilience, disciplined cost control, strong packaging performance, and improved capital structure, while maintaining investment discipline and advancing strategic forestry monetization initiatives.
Financial Highlights – 2025
Net Revenue: R$20.7 billion (+5% YoY)
Adjusted EBITDA: R$7.848 billion (+7% YoY)
EBITDA Margin: 38%
Net Income: R$1.678 billion
Free Cash Flow (LTM): R$715 million (+R$410 million vs 2024)
Net Debt: R$25.9 billion
Leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA – USD): 3.3x (reduced from 3.9x in 4Q24)
ROIC: 10.5%
Operational Performance
Production Growth
Total production reached 4.319 million tons in 2025, a 3% increase (+133 thousand tons) versus 2024, driven by:
Ramp-up of PM27 and PM28
Stabilization in pulp operations
Higher daily production pace
Recycled Paper Strategy
PM17 (Goiana) idled since October 2025
PM29 (Paulínia) decommissioned (100k t/year capacity)
Property asset to be offered for sale
This reflects tactical production adjustments aligned with market demand and profitability focus.
Segment Performance
Pulp
2025 sales volume: +6% YoY
Short-fiber prices recovered during 4Q25 (China +6%, Europe +4%)
4Q25 average short-fiber price: US$544/t
Long fiber/fluff average price: US$936/t
Despite price pressure during the year, volumes improved and geographic flexibility supported results.
Paper
2025 net revenue: R$6.8 billion (+7% YoY)
Coated board revenue up 2% YoY
Containerboard revenue up 18% YoY
Monte Alegre did not undergo maintenance in 2025, supporting annual volume growth.
Packaging (Strongest Performer)
2025 net revenue: R$7.4 billion (+13% YoY)
Corrugated boxes revenue: +14% YoY
Sales volumes outperformed Brazilian market (Empapel)
Price increases sustained throughout the year
Industrial bags:
4Q25 volume down 6% YoY (U.S. tariff impacts)
2025 revenue up 10% YoY, supported by domestic construction demand
Cost Management & Efficiency
Cash Cost
2025 total cash cost per ton (incl. maintenance): R$3,225/t
Within publicly disclosed guidance
Fixed-cost reduction initiatives implemented
Personnel and third-party service expenses reduced by 9% in COGS
Pulp Cash Cost
R$1,290/t in 2025 (+7% YoY)
Impacted by higher fiber, chemicals, and logistics costs
CAPEX & Investment Discipline
2025 CAPEX totaled R$2.8 billion
Fully aligned with investment guidance
Emphasis on operational efficiency and modernization
Monte Alegre modernization investments executed in 4Q25
Maintenance downtime costs in 4Q25:
Ortigueira: 12 days (R$178 million direct cost)
Correia Pinto: 10 days (R$14 million direct cost)
2026 Maintenance Plan
No stoppages at Ortigueira and Correia Pinto
Scheduled maintenance at Monte Alegre and Otacílio Costa
Forestry & Asset Monetization (Caetê Project)
Forestry assets valued at R$13.2 billion
Positive non-cash biological asset impact: R$205 million
Land sales generated gains (R$204 million in 4Q25 other net income)
Continued monetization strategy under Caetê Project
Capital Structure & Liquidity
Gross debt: R$36.8 billion
Cash position: R$10.9 billion
Average debt maturity: 85 months
Foreign currency cost reduced to 5.2% p.a.
New US$500 million revolving credit facility contracted
Leverage improved to 3.3x (USD basis).
Shareholder Returns
Klabin announced:
R$1.1 billion in interim dividends
R$800 million in bonus shares
Total shareholder return focus remains a priority.
Sustainability Leadership
Klabin achieved Triple A rating in CDP, receiving top global scores in:
Climate Change
Forests
Water Security
Reaffirming its global ESG leadership.
Strategic Outlook for 2026
The company enters 2026 focused on:
Operational efficiency
Cost discipline
Capital allocation optimization
Margin management
Continued forestry monetization
Value creation for shareholders
