Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle (MBH3) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
6 Oct, 2026Executive summary
Strong Q1 2026 start: orders rose 14.9% YoY to €138.2m, revenue increased 14.1% to €110.9m, and operating result improved YoY.
Higher sales and capacity utilization more than offset increased staff costs and currency effects.
Financial highlights
Revenue reached €110.9m, up 14.1% YoY from €97.2m; domestic revenue rose 28.9% to €35.2m and international revenue increased 8.3% to €75.7m.
Operating result improved YoY, supported by higher revenue and capacity utilization; increased staff costs and currency effects were more than compensated for.
Orders received increased 14.9% to €138.2m from €120.3m.
Outlook and guidance
Multi-year investment program proceeded as planned; the new application centre and adjoining staff canteen in Gosheim are expected to open in 2027.
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