Wärtsilä (WRT1V) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
26 Aug, 2026Strategic direction and decarbonisation focus
Positioned as a global leader in marine and energy technology, driving decarbonisation through innovation and lifecycle solutions.
Strategic priorities include customer value creation, high-performing teams, decarbonisation leadership, service growth, and continuous value chain improvement.
Committed to enabling sustainable societies via technology and services, with a clear roadmap for continuous improvement and leadership development.
Decarbonisation targets include a zero-carbon-ready product portfolio and carbon-neutral operations by 2030, plus a 25% reduction in supplier GHG emissions.
Sustainability is embedded in purpose, strategy, and operations, with measurable targets and regular progress monitoring.
Financial performance and targets
Achieved record order intake of €8,072 million (+14%) and net sales of €6,449 million (+7%) in 2024, with 53% from services.
Operating result reached €716 million (11.1% of net sales), and comparable operating result rose 39% to €694 million.
Board proposes a dividend of €0.44 per share for 2024, maintaining a target of at least 50% of earnings distributed.
Gearing improved to -0.31, well below the target of 0.50, supporting a strong balance sheet.
Five-year CAGR for organic net sales was 9%, with financial targets of 5% annual organic growth and 12% operating margin.
Business segments and global reach
Marine segment contributed 47% of net sales, focusing on fuel-flexible engines, hybrid tech, and digital solutions for decarbonisation.
Energy segment accounted for 42% of net sales, leading in flexible engine power plants, energy storage, and renewable integration.
Portfolio Business (11% of net sales) includes units targeted for performance improvement or divestment.
Operations span 230 locations in 77 countries, with 18,300 employees and a diverse, inclusive workforce.
Net sales geographically split: Europe 33%, Americas 28%, Asia 26%, Other 13%.
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