Wacker Neuson Group Reports 2025 Financial Results and Positive 2026 Outlook

The Wacker Neuson Group published preliminary figures for the financial year 2025, reporting group revenue of approximately €2,219 million as planned, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) after one-off effects amounting to about €132 million and an EBIT margin of 6.0 percent. The company noted that without one-off effects in the fourth quarter, including costs from public takeover discussions with Doosan Bobcat Inc., the EBIT margin would have been 6.5 percent, at the lower end of the guidance range. Despite a subdued market environment at the start of 2025 following a challenging 2024, the Group made noticeable progress throughout the year, with revenue and profitability developing positively and operational performance improving.

Strategic milestones were achieved, including the production launch of the first excavator models within the OEM cooperation with John Deere at the Austrian plant in Linz, which aims to strengthen the Group's operative resilience and competitive position in the North American market. The company also adapted to increased US tariffs on European machinery and components since summer 2025 by making short-term adjustments in procurement, production, and logistics to limit effects. Trade fairs such as Bauma in April 2025 and Agritechica in November 2025 provided additional momentum, showcasing innovations like zero-emission solutions and digital services. For more details on the company's offerings, visit https://www.wackerneusongroup.com.

Financially, the Group reduced net working capital faster than guided, with a preliminary net working capital of €647 million and a net working capital ratio of 29.2 percent, below the targeted maximum of 30 percent. This reduction positively impacted free cash flow, which increased to €202 million from €184.6 million in 2024. Investments were €67 million, below the guided value of approximately €80 million, due to slower-than-expected market recovery and adjusted investment management. Dr. Karl Tragl, CEO of the Wacker Neuson Group, commented that after mastering challenges like the production launch and adapting to exogenous factors, the focus remains on long-term profitable growth following the end of takeover discussions.

Looking ahead to 2026, the Wacker Neuson Group expects a slight market upturn despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, forecasting moderate revenue increase and higher EBIT margin compared to 2025. Positive momentum is anticipated from infrastructure and modernization programs in Europe and solid demand in North America, even with ongoing US tariffs. The Group continues to pursue its Strategy 2030 targets for profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Final financial year 2025 figures and 2026 guidance will be published on March 26, 2026, with more information available at https://www.newmediawire.com.