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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary12 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 sales rose to €509m from €404m in Q1, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 6.4% from 0.2%; the margin was down 180 bps year over year.
H1 order intake increased to €1,141m, but sales fell to €913m and adjusted EBITDA to €33m; backlog reached €839m, supporting higher H2 sales.
FY 2026/27 adjusted EBITDA margin guidance was revised to 5.6%–6.6%; sales guidance remained stable at the prior-year level of €2,293m.
Financial highlights
Q2 order intake rose 9.6% year over year to €604m; net sales were €509m, down 1.8% year over year.
H1 adjusted EBITDA was €33m versus €63m; lower volume and capacity utilization reduced EBITDA by €28m, partly offset by €9m from product margin and €7m from operating-cost measures.
H1 EBIT was €14.9m versus €25.6m, and net result after taxes was -€8.8m versus €0m; Q2 net result was €23.6m versus €10.9m.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026/27 net sales guidance was confirmed at the FY 2025/26 level of €2,293m; higher H2 sales than H1 are expected as backlog converts.
Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance was revised to 5.6%–6.6%, reflecting cost inflation, adverse product and regional mix, and softer macroeconomic conditions.
H2 priorities include backlog conversion, cost and margin discipline, and stronger cash generation.
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Latest events from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
- Sales and profit declined, but diversification and APAC growth support a stable outlook.HDD
Q1 2027 - Integration targets EUR 100 million sales and EUR 10–15 million EBIT annually within two years.HDDM&A announcement
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- Net sales up 1% to €2,293m, adjusted EBITDA margin at 6.6%, net income reached €15m.HDDQ4 2026 TU
- Net sales and EBITDA margin improved, but macro and FX headwinds continue.HDDQ3 2026
- Over €100m in cost savings and €300m+ sales growth targeted, with FY 2024/25 guidance confirmed.HDDInvestor Update
- Record Q1 orders offset by lower sales and losses; strong backlog supports full-year outlook.HDDQ1 2025
- Stable sales, record free cash flow, and digital innovation drive future growth.HDDQ4 2024
- Q3 adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 9.2% as orders and cost savings drove a positive outlook.HDDQ3 2025
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a German company that specializes in manufacturing printing presses and providing solutions for the print media industry. The company’s core offerings include sheetfed offset printing machines, digital printing systems, and related software and services. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen serves a broad range of customers, from small print shops to large industrial printing companies, offering equipment for the production of packaging, labels, and commercial print products. In addition to its printing solutions, the company also provides digital and automation technologies to enhance printing efficiency and sustainability. The company is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.