Gerresheimer Stock: Profit Warning Triggers Dividend Slash

Gerresheimer, the packaging specialist typically known for reliable performance, has shocked investors with a significant downward revision of its financial outlook for 2025. The company has drastically reduced its growth forecast from the previously projected 3-5% to a meager 1-2%, citing persistent weakness in the cosmetics market and an unexpected decline in demand for liquid medication containers. Additionally, the adjusted EBITDA margin target has been lowered from 22% to approximately 20%, while earnings per share are now expected to decrease by low double-digit percentages—a stark contrast to the previously anticipated high single-digit growth. The stock responded accordingly, dropping to €58.40, representing a decline of 7.81% during trading.

Shareholders Face Dividend Disappointment

In a move that has further rattled investor confidence, Gerresheimer has announced a drastic reduction in its dividend payout for fiscal year 2024. Shareholders who had been expecting €1.25 per share will now receive a mere €0.04 per share—a reduction of nearly 97%. Management has justified this near-elimination of dividends as necessary to maintain financial flexibility during this challenging period. The company will present complete second-quarter results on July 10, 2025, along with a revised medium-term outlook, which investors hope will provide greater clarity about the path forward.

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Source StockWorld