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