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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Sales rose 16% year-over-year to €466 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 4.4% from -2.3%, reflecting efficiency gains and strategic initiatives.

  • Incoming orders reached €559 million, down from the prior year due to the drupa effect, but the book-to-bill ratio improved, indicating stable demand.

  • Strategic initiatives included the acquisition of Polar Mohr technology, entry into the defense industry via partnership with Vincorion, and ongoing transformation of the Technology segment.

  • Celebrated 175th anniversary, reinforcing employee loyalty and motivation.

  • Net result after taxes improved to €-11 million from €-42 million year-over-year.

Financial highlights

  • Net sales increased to €466 million from €402.5 million year-over-year; incoming orders were €559 million, down from €701 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA improved to €20.5 million (4.4% margin) from -€9.1 million (-2.3% margin) year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow improved to €-68 million from €-103 million year-over-year, driven by better operating cash flow.

  • Equity at €517 million (24% ratio); net financial position positive at €14 million.

  • Earnings per share improved to €-0.04 from €-0.13 year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year sales guidance for FY25/26 confirmed at €2,350 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin up to 8%.

  • Sequential cost improvements expected, especially in personnel costs.

  • Guidance supported by strong order backlog and ongoing efficiency measures.

  • Order intake pipeline remains strong, with €600 million needed in coming quarters to meet sales target.

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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.

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