Veolia stock: Q3 growth accelerates as Brazil water contract lands

Published on 11/07/2026 at 12:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Veolia confirmed its 2026 targets after third-quarter revenue growth accelerated. A Brazil pulp mill project adds a major industrial water opportunity.

Growth and New Water Exposure

Veolia reported stronger third-quarter momentum, led by international operations and Water.
The group kept its 2026 objectives, including organic EBITDA growth of 5% to 6%.
Arauco selected Veolia for wastewater treatment at a new Brazilian pulp mill planned to start operations by late 2027.

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Veolia reported stronger third-quarter momentum on November 5, while a new Brazilian industrial water project added a separate growth opportunity during the week. The group kept its 2026 objectives as international operations and Water led the latest improvement.

Third-quarter growth gains pace

In its five November press release, Veolia said third-quarter revenue increased 5.0% on a comparable basis. The company attributed the stronger momentum particularly to international operations and Water, while the EBITDA margin improved by 50 basis points.

Veolia confirmed its 2026 targets, including organic EBITDA growth of 5% to 6% and growth of at least 8% in current net income attributable to the group at constant exchange rates, including Clean Earth. The update keeps attention on execution, integration and the contribution of efficiency plans through the rest of the year.

Brazil project expands water exposure

On November 2, Veolia Water Technologies announced that Arauco had selected Veolia to develop the water-treatment line for the Sucuriú pulp mill project in Brazil. The company announcement says the plant will treat 10,600 cubic meters of wastewater per hour. Arauco plans to begin operations by late 2027.

The real-time quote of Veolia stock was 33.74 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 12:23 CET on Saturday, November 7, 2026.