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wienerberger Q1 2025: Strong results driven by innovation and resilience
- Revenues up 15% to €1.1 billion; EBITDA up 13%.
- Strong demand in renovation, infrastructure fuels growth.
- Resilience shown amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility.
EQS-News: Wienerberger AG / Key word(s): Quarterly / Interim Statement wienerberger Q1 2025: Strong results driven by innovation and resilience |
- Year-on-year revenues up by 15% to € 1.1 billion
- Operating EBITDA improved by 13% to € 130 million
- Proven resilience: Robust results despite geopolitical and market volatility
- Clear growth momentum: High demand in infrastructure and renovation; double-digit growth in Eastern Europe
Vienna, May 20, 2025 – wienerberger has made a solid start to the 2025 financial year: Despite ongoing global macroeconomic challenges across markets, the company achieved strong results in the first quarter of 2025. With a diversified portfolio and strong local footprints, wienerberger offset some weaknesses in residential construction by meeting rising demand in renovation and infrastructure, especially in European key markets. Thanks to this strategy, year-on-year-revenue rose by 15% to € 1.1 billion, while operating EBITDA increased by 13% to € 130 million.
In addition to operational strength, wienerberger also delivered strong capital market signals: In Q1, the company repurchased more than 1.1 million shares, equivalent to around 2% of its share
capital – underlining its commitment to shareholder value, while maintaining a solid liquidity reserve of € 1 billion.
Heimo Scheuch, CEO wienerberger, says: “The first quarter clearly demonstrates that we are strongly positioned to deliver value even in volatile environments. In the face of ongoing
geopolitical tensions, persistent trade disruptions, and elevated long-term interest rates affecting housing markets worldwide, we again demonstrated the strength and resilience of our diversified
business model. We will continue this successful path with full commitment by increasing our activities in growth markets such as renovation and infrastructure and remain focused on sustainable
growth.”