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Sto SE & Co Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary31 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Group turnover for 2025 was EUR 1,591.1 million, down 1.3% year-over-year, with declines in Germany and international markets due to weak construction activity.
EBIT improved by 9.5% to EUR 64.4 million and EBT by 7.2% to EUR 65.3 million in 2025, raising the return on sales to 4.1%.
The workforce was reduced by 117 to 5,482 employees at year-end 2025; by H1 2026, it decreased by 27 to 5,507 globally, reflecting restructuring.
For H1 2026, turnover rose by 3.7% to EUR 805.5 million, with EBIT up 20.6% to EUR 30.5 million and EBT up 16.8% to EUR 29.9 million, overcoming a weak Q1.
EBIT margin improved to 3.7% in H1 2026, with profitability recovering after a weak Q1.
Financial highlights
2025 investments increased by 20% to EUR 44 million; cash flow from operating activities rose to EUR 94.5 million.
ROCE improved to 8.7% in 2025 from 7.8% in 2024.
Equity ratio at year-end 2025 was 66%, with equity capital of EUR 762 million; at H1 2026, equity ratio was 63.3%.
H1 2026 investments dropped 46% to EUR 12 million; cash and cash equivalents at period end were EUR 103 million; net financial assets EUR 100.6 million.
H1 2026 gross profit increased 4.6% to EUR 442.3 million; gross margin improved to 54.2%.
Outlook and guidance
2026 full-year guidance: turnover of EUR 1.62 billion, EBIT between EUR 56–76 million, EBT between EUR 55–75 million, return on sales (EBT) of 3.3–4.7%, and ROCE of 7.4–10.2%.
Forecast assumes average weather and stable economic conditions; significant uncertainty remains due to geopolitical risks, especially the war in Iran.
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Latest events from Sto SE & Co
- Margin gains supported 2023 results as turnover declined; 2024 guidance anticipates recovery.STO3
Q4 2023 - Turnover fell in 2025 and Q1 2026, with cautious 2026 outlook amid persistent market risks.STO3Q1 2026
- EBIT rose 9.5% despite a 1.3% turnover decline; 2026 outlook remains cautious amid uncertainties.STO3Q4 2025
- Earnings fell sharply in 2024, but 2025 outlook is stable despite ongoing uncertainties.STO3Q3 2025
- Turnover and earnings declined amid market headwinds, but 2025 guidance is confirmed.STO3Q2 2025
- Turnover and earnings dropped sharply in 2024, prompting a downward revision of guidance.STO3Q3 2024
- Turnover and earnings fell sharply in H1 2024, leading to a significant guidance cut.STO3Q2 2024
- 2024 saw a sharp earnings decline and lower turnover, with cautious guidance for 2025.STO3Q4 2024
- Q1 2025 turnover down 4.6% year-over-year; outlook for 2025 remains cautious but stable.STO3Q1 2025
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Sto SE & Co. KGaA is a German company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of products and systems for building coatings. The company is a key player in the construction industry, focusing on external wall insulation systems (EWIS) and rainscreen cladding systems (RSC). Sto's product portfolio includes facade elements, plasters, renders, and paints designed for both interior and exterior applications. Additionally, the company offers specialized products for acoustic systems, floor coatings, and concrete restoration. Sto SE & Co. KGaA is headquartered in Stühlingen, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.