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Palfinger Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary27 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Maintained global market leadership with €2.36 billion revenue in 2024 and €1,684.2 million for Q1–Q3 2025, supported by a broad product portfolio and diversified industry presence.

  • Strategic focus on service business, EMEA recovery, and new working platform solutions to drive future growth.

  • Service business share increased, with a strong global presence of 30 production sites and around 12,000 employees.

  • Free cash flow rose to €54 million in Q1–Q3 2025, on track for over €100 million for the full year.

  • Reach Higher 2030+ strategy targets revenue above €3 billion, 12% EBIT margin, and 15% ROCE by 2030.

Financial highlights

  • Group revenue declined 3.5% year-over-year to €1,684.2 million for Q1–Q3 2025; EBIT down 17.6% to €130.7 million, with a margin of 7.8%.

  • Net result decreased 20.3% to €72.4 million; EPS was €2.04, down from €2.61.

  • Free cash flow improved to €54 million for Q1–Q3 2025, up from negative €1.95 million prior year.

  • Equity increased by €140 million to €884.7 million; equity ratio at 41.3%.

  • Net financial debt reduced to €577.2 million, with gearing at 65.2%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2025 outlook remains positive, with Q4 expected to largely offset earlier earnings declines.

  • 2025 EBIT expected to be €10–12 million below 2024 due to U.S. tariffs, but overall results to remain strong.

  • 2027 targets reaffirmed: €2.7 billion revenue, 10% EBIT margin, 12% ROCE; long-term targets: >€3 billion revenue, 12% EBIT margin, 15% ROCE by 2030.

  • Growth in 2026 expected to be driven mainly by European recovery, with U.S. contributing but not as primary driver.

  • On track to achieve more than €100 million free cash flow for the full year.

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Palfinger AG is an engineering company that manufactures lifting, loading, and handling systems, primarily focusing on hydraulic lifting solutions. Its product portfolio includes truck-mounted cranes, aerial work platforms, hook loaders, and railway systems, serving industries such as construction, transportation, forestry, and agriculture. Palfinger's solutions are known for their versatility and are widely used for applications requiring reliable and efficient material handling equipment. The company also offers services and maintenance support to ensure the durability and performance of its equipment.The company is headquartered in Bergheim, Austria, and its shares are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange.

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