Natura Cosmeticos Reports Stronger Revenue, Weaker Profits In 2015

Natura Cosméticos S.A. reported gross revenue grew 8.6 percent to R$10.8 billion in 2015, compared with 2014. According to the Brazil-based beauty company, it ended the year with 1.9 million consultants and an EBITDA of R$1.5 billion, a decline of 3.8 percent from the previous year. Net income dropped 29.9 percent to R$513 million, compared with 2014, while free cash flow was R$818, compared with R$209 million in 2014. Gross revenue in Brazil fell 3.6 percent, with cosmetics, fragrances, and toiletry markets posting first contraction in 23 years.