GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft reported its financial results for fiscal year 2025, highlighting significant growth in order intake, profitability improvements, and early achievement of key climate targets. The technology company, which recently entered the DAX index, also announced expectations for accelerated revenue growth in 2026.
Order intake rose 6.7% to EUR 5.9 billion, with organic growth of 9.1%, driven by all divisions and a substantial increase in large orders. Revenue increased 1.4% to EUR 5.5 billion, with organic growth of 3.7% at the upper end of the guidance range. EBITDA before restructuring expenses grew 8.4% to EUR 907 million, and the EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses improved to 16.5%, above the upgraded guidance. Net working capital improved to 3.2% of revenue, and free cash flow reached EUR 511.8 million.
GEA made progress on all six Mission 30 strategic growth drivers. Sustainable technologies now account for over 45% of revenue, and the company's digital solutions revenue increased to around EUR 80 million. The service business contributed EUR 2.2 billion, representing 40% of total revenue. The vitality index, measuring revenue from solutions less than five years old, rose to nearly 20%.
The company achieved key interim climate targets ahead of schedule, reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to 2019, exceeding the 60% reduction target originally set for end of 2026. Scope 3 emissions were down 38% from 2019, keeping GEA on track for net-zero by 2040. GEA also donated over EUR 4 million through its foundation to charitable causes.
CEO Stefan Klebert said, '2025 was a very successful year for GEA. Against the broader trend, we increased our order intake substantially in an economically challenging environment, achieved key climate goals ahead of schedule and further improved profitability.' He added, 'This year, we will accelerate our growth trajectory. The strong order backlog, our more agile and flexible organization, and the global demand for our sustainable systems and processes are key growth drivers.'
For fiscal year 2026, GEA expects organic revenue growth of at least 5% and further margin improvements, with EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses guided between 16.6% and 17.2%. The company also proposed a dividend increase to EUR 1.30 per share. More details are available in the GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft official release.
