Wacker Neuson Group: First quarter 2025 still affected by weak market demand 2024 – increasing order intake is a positive sign for the full year 2025

EQS-News: Wacker Neuson SE / Key word(s): Quarterly / Interim Statement/Quarter Results Wacker Neuson Group: First quarter 2025 still affected by weak market demand 2024 – increasing order intake is a positive sign for the full year 2025 08.05.2025 / 07:00 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Wacker Neuson Group: First quarter 2025 still affected by weak market demand 2024 – increasing order intake is a positive sign for the full year 2025

 

• Group revenue decreased in Q1/2025 by 16.8 percent and amounted to EUR 493.5 million compared to previous year
• EBIT margin as expected at 2.5 percent, comparable to previous quarter
• Downward trend of net working capital continued
• Guidance 2025 confirmed: increasing order intake as well as stimulus from Bauma 2025 signal positive developments for the rest of the year

 

Munich, May 8, 2025 – As expected, the results of the first quarter of 2025 were still influenced by weak demand especially in the second half of 2024. Full dealer stocks and declining order intake from the previous year continued to have a noticeable impact on revenue and earnings at the beginning of the year. However, since the turn of the year, there have been signs of a gradual upturn in order intake, pointing to a stabilization of demand in the key markets. An additional positive stimulus came from Bauma which took place at the beginning of April 2025. The trade fair sent out important signals for an upturn in the construction industry with innovative solutions and high visitor numbers. Therefore, from the Wacker Neuson Group’s perspective, the course has been set for a sustainable turnaround in the further course of the year.

The Group’s revenue decreased by 16.8 percent and amounted to EUR 493.5 million (Q1/2024: EUR 593.1 million), whereas earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were at EUR 12.1 million (Q1/2024: EUR 36.9 million). The EBIT margin amounted to 2.5 percent (Q1/2024: 6.2 percent), and was therefore as expected on the previous quarter level (Q4/2024: 2.7 percent). In the further course of the year the Wacker Neuson Group expects revenue and profitability to improve gradually over the coming quarters. The guidance for the year is therefore confirmed.