Cavotec (CCC) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Order intake surged 109% year-over-year to nearly EUR 60 million, driven by strong demand in both Ports & Maritime and Industry divisions, with backlog up 30% to EUR 151 million.

• Revenue declined 15.3% to EUR 32.8 million due to weak market conditions in 2025, especially in Ports & Maritime.

• EBIT fell to EUR -2.8 million (margin -8.6%), mainly due to lower volumes in Ports & Maritime.

• Net result was EUR -4 million, with EPS at EUR -0.037.

• Cost-saving measures targeting EUR 3 million in annual savings are underway, with full effect expected by early 2027.

Financial highlights

• Order intake: EUR 59.7 million (+109% year-over-year); backlog: EUR 151.1 million (+30%).

• Revenue: EUR 32.8 million (-15.3% year-over-year).

• EBIT: EUR -2.8 million (margin -8.6%, down 10.5 percentage points year-over-year).

• Net result: EUR -4 million; EPS: EUR -0.037.

• Net debt: EUR 8.8 million; leverage ratio: 1.58.

Outlook and guidance

• Positive outlook for 2026, supported by strong order book and cost savings program, with full effect expected in early 2027.

• Partial impact of cost savings in H2 2026.

• Underlying markets remain robust, driven by electrification, automation, and regulatory trends, despite global uncertainty.

• Continued market uncertainty may impact customer decisions and volumes.