Summa Defence (SUMMAS) Q3 2025 earnings summary
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Q3 2025 earnings summary
31 Oct, 2025Executive summary
Pro forma net sales grew 47% year-over-year for January–September 2025, reaching €65.3 million.
Order book stood at €123 million as of 30 September 2025, with key contracts from the Finnish Defence Forces.
Operations began in June 2025 following a merger, with the first full quarter completed and ongoing efforts to build and strengthen the Group.
Strategic focus on dual-use technology for defence, security, and civilian sectors, aiming to create a strong industrial foundation for comprehensive security.
The group is pursuing both M&A-driven and organic growth, targeting €500 million in medium-term revenue.
Financial highlights
Pro forma net sales for January–September 2025: €65.3 million, up from €44.4 million year-over-year.
Group net sales for January–September 2025 were €66.1 million (2024: €58.8 million); EBITDA was €-1.2 million (2024: €4.9 million), and EBIT was €-12.1 million (2024: €0.6 million).
Pro forma adjusted operating profit for continuing operations was negative, impacted by €3.3 million in non-recurring expenses.
Renewable Energy business reported a pro forma adjusted operating loss of €-2.7 million; operations in Mikkeli discontinued.
Result for the review period was €-13.9 million (2024: €-3.9 million), with significant non-recurring expenses and increased amortisation of goodwill.
Outlook and guidance
Pro forma net sales guidance for 2025 is €90–110 million.
Medium-term financial target reiterated at €500 million in net sales.
Growth expected to accelerate and profitability turnaround to continue.
Strong market prospects driven by rising European defence spending.
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