Konecranes Plc's Financial statement release 2025: Record-high profitability and strong orders in 2025
KONECRANES PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELEASE 2025 FEBRUARY 5, 2026, 12:30 PM EET
Konecranes Plc's Financial statement release 2025: Record-high profitability and strong orders in 2025
This release is a summary of Konecranes Plc’s Financial statement release 2025. The complete report is attached to this release in pdf format and is also available on Konecranes’ website at www.konecranes.com.
The figures presented in this report are unaudited. Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the same period a year earlier.
FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Order intake EUR 1,081.7 million (1,166.5), -7.3 percent (-4.3 percent on a comparable currency basis), order intake decreased in all Business Areas
- Industrial Service annual agreement base value EUR 339.3 million (342.5), -0.9 percent (+4.4 percent on a comparable currency basis)
- Order book EUR 2,988.4 million (2,888.4) at the end of December, +3.5 percent (+7.0 percent on a comparable currency basis)
- Sales EUR 1,163.0 million (1,212.5), -4.1 percent (-1.3 percent on a comparable currency basis), sales decreased in all Business Areas.
- Comparable EBITA margin 14.1 percent (13.2) and comparable EBITA EUR 164.0 million (159.5); the comparable EBITA margin increased to 21.9 percent (20.6) in Industrial Service, increased to 11.7 percent (9.7) in Industrial Equipment and decreased to 9.2 percent (9.7) in Port Solutions
- Operating profit EUR 151.9 million (146.4), 13.1 percent of sales (12.1)
- Earnings per share (diluted) EUR 1.52 (1.36)
- Free cash flow EUR 138.3 million (169.9)
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
- Order intake EUR 4,389.3 million (3,999.6), +9.7 percent (+11.6 percent on a comparable currency basis)
- Sales EUR 4,187.8 million (4,227.0), -0.9 percent (+0.7 percent on a comparable currency basis)
- Comparable EBITA margin 14.0 percent (13.1) and comparable EBITA EUR 588.1 million (551.6); the comparable EBITA margin increased in all Business Areas
- Operating profit EUR 542.4 million (511.4), 13.0 percent of sales (12.1) items affecting comparability totaled EUR 11.0 million (9.3), mainly comprising of restructuring costs
- Earnings per share (diluted) EUR 5.03 (4.63)
- Free cash flow EUR 529.6 million (427.2)
- Net debt EUR -163.5 million (183.5) and gearing -7.8 percent (9.9)
- The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of EUR 2.25 per share for year 2025
DEMAND OUTLOOK
Within the industrial customers segment, we expect our demand environment to remain on a healthy level. For our port customers, container throughput continues to be on a high level, and the long-term prospects for container handling remain good. However, uncertainty related to geopolitics and trade policy tensions remains high.
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Konecranes expects net sales to remain approximately on the same level or to increase in 2026 compared to 2025, and comparable EBITA margin to remain approximately on the same level in 2026 compared to 2025.
KEY FIGURES
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10-12/ |
10-12/ |
Change % |
1-12/ |
1-12/ |
Change % |
|
Orders received, MEUR |
1,081.7 |
1,166.5 |
-7.3 |
4,389.3 |
3,999.6 |
9.7 |
|
Order book at end of period, MEUR |
|
|
|
2,988.4 |
2,888.4 |
3.5 |
|
Sales total, MEUR |
1,163.0 |
1,212.5 |
-4.1 |
4,187.8 |
4,227.0 |
-0.9 |
|
Comparable EBITDA, MEUR 1 |
189.4 |
183.1 |
3.4 |
690.3 |
641.7 |
7.6 |
|
Comparable EBITDA, % 1 |
16.3% |
15.1% |
|
16.5% |
15.2% |
|
|
Comparable EBITA, MEUR 1 |
164.0 |
159.5 |
2.8 |
588.1 |
551.6 |
6.6 |
|
Comparable EBITA, % 1 |
14.1% |
13.2% |
|
14.0% |
13.1% |
|
|
Comparable operating profit, MEUR 1 |
155.3 |
151.5 |
2.5 |
553.4 |
520.7 |
6.3 |
|
Comparable operating margin, % 1 |
13.4% |
12.5% |
|
13.2% |
12.3% |
|
|
Operating profit, MEUR |
151.9 |
146.4 |
3.8 |
542.4 |
511.4 |
6.1 |
|
Operating margin, % |
13.1% |
12.1% |
|
13.0% |
12.1% |
|
|
Profit before taxes, MEUR |
148.7 |
139.4 |
6.7 |
516.5 |
485.3 |
6.4 |
|
Net profit for the period, MEUR |
122.1 |
108.3 |
12.7 |
399.8 |
368.4 |
8.5 |
|
Earnings per share, basic, EUR |
1.54 |
1.37 |
12.7 |
5.05 |
4.65 |
8.5 |
|
Earnings per share, diluted, EUR |
1.52 |
1.36 |
12.0 |
5.03 |
4.63 |
8.4 |
|
Gearing, % |
|
|
|
-7.8% |
9.9% |
|
|
Net debt / Comparable EBITDA 1 |
|
|
|
-0.2 |
0.3 |
|
|
Return on capital employed, % |
|
|
|
20.7% |
20.3% |
|
|
Comparable return on capital employed, % 2 |
|
|
|
22.1% |
20.8% |
|
|
Free cash flow, MEUR |
138.3 |
169.9 |
|
529.6 |
427.2 |
|
|
Average number of personnel during the period |
|
|
|
16,614 |
16,656 |
-0.3 |
1) Excluding items affecting comparability, see also note 11 in the summary financial statements
2) ROCE excluding items affecting comparability, see also note 11 in the summary financial statements
CEO Marko Tulokas:
The year 2025 reflected strong momentum for Konecranes. We successfully executed our strategy throughout the year across our businesses and solid performance in the last quarter sealed excellent full-year results. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty customer activity remained good, particularly for Port Solutions and Industrial Equipment, and resulted in a high order intake. Profitability further strengthened and our comparable EBITA margin reached its highest annual level ever, 14.0%. This is now the third consecutive year of profitability improvement in all our Business Areas. Needless to say I am very proud of the Konecranes’ team achievement. We have a leading market position globally and we closed the year with a robust order book and a strong balance sheet.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, our market environment remained stable, and performance continued to be solid across the businesses. Our order intake was on a solid level at EUR 1.08 billion, despite decreasing by 4.3% in comparable currencies versus the very strong comparison period. Sales reached EUR 1.16 billion, decreasing by 1.3% in comparable currencies. However, comparable EBITA margin increased to 14.1%, and was driven by good execution, pricing and efficient cost management.
In Business Area Industrial Service, order intake increased by 2.2% in the fourth quarter in comparable currencies and was EUR 381 million. Sales increased by 3.5% in comparable currencies to EUR 413 million. Comparable EBITA margin reached 21.9% mainly due to pricing, good execution and efficient cost management. The agreement base continued to grow and rose by 4.4% in comparable currencies. We also reported sequential growth of the agreement base, something fundamental to our strategy of expanding our high-margin service business.
In Business Area Industrial Equipment, external order intake remained relatively stable compared to a year ago and was EUR 314 million. External sales increased by 2.8% in comparable currencies and amounted to EUR 337 million. Comparable EBITA margin reached a level of 11.7%, mainly due to solid execution, pricing and favorable product mix.
In Business Area Port Solutions, performance remained solid in the fourth quarter. Quarterly fluctuation is a normal feature of this business and our order intake decreased by 11.4% in comparable currencies versus a strong year ago comparison, amounting to EUR 406 million. Sales decreased by 7.1% in comparable currencies to EUR 439 million, mainly due to the timing of the order book. Comparable EBITA margin declined to 9.2%, with lower volume and a less advantageous mix, partly offset by continued good project execution. At the end of the quarter, Port Solutions’ order book amounted to EUR 1.67 billion.
In 2025, our order intake increased by 11.6% in comparable currencies and amounted to EUR 4.39 billion. Due to good activity in many customer sectors for both industrial and ports businesses, our order book was nearly EUR 3 billion at the end of the year. With our industrial customers, we saw positive development especially in the power, aviation and aerospace, and defense sectors. Sales reached EUR 4.19 billion, increasing by 0.7% in comparable currencies. I am pleased that in all three Business Areas both order intake and sales increased in comparable currencies. It shows that we are on the right track and that our businesses have been able to execute consistently despite the uncertain and volatile operating environment. Our comparable EBITA margin continued to improve, and record cash flow strengthened our balance sheet.
Earnings per share for 2025 was EUR 5.05. Konecranes’ Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of EUR 2.25 per share to be paid for year 2025, aligned with our dividend policy.
Looking into 2026 and beyond, we have an ambition to create long-term value through growth by further leveraging our strengths – broad customer access, technology leadership and lifecycle model. Our strong financial position, wide offering and global market leadership provide attractive opportunities, which we are actively evaluating.
We have not seen any major changes in our market environment thanks to our diversified customer base, but the uncertainty related to geopolitics and trade policy tensions remains high. Our sales funnels have remained on a good level in all Business Areas, but we continue to observe somewhat longer decision-making times within our customers.
Within the industrial customers segment, we expect our demand environment to remain on a healthy level. For our port customers, container throughput continues to be on a high level, and the long-term prospects for container handling remain good. Business Area Port Solutions’ sales pipeline consists of projects of various sizes.
When we reflect on the outlook, we expect our net sales to remain approximately on the same level or to increase in 2026 compared to 2025, and our comparable EBITA margin to remain approximately on the same level in 2026 compared to 2025.
The year 2025 demonstrated Konecranes’ strength. The continuous and steady development of our proven global business model has provided resilience and stability in the current operating environment. I am very pleased where Konecranes is today. After delivering such strong results we are well positioned to drive for further success towards our financial targets. I want to thank our customers and stakeholders for the past year and all our teams for their commitment and continued solid execution – momentum that I am confident we will continue in 2026.
ANALYST AND PRESS BRIEFING
A live international webcast and telephone conference for analysts, investors and media will be arranged today at 2:00 p.m. EET. The Financial statement release will be presented by President and CEO Marko Tulokas and CFO Teo Ottola. Questions may be presented at the end of the conference. The conference will be recorded, and an on-demand version of the conference will be published on the company´s website later during the day.
The webcast can be watched through the following link:
https://konecranes.events.inderes.com/q4-2025
To ask questions, the telephone conference can be joined by registering through the following link:
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NEXT REPORT
Konecranes Plc plans to publish its Interim report, January-March 2026 on April 29, 2026.
KONECRANES PLC
Linda Häkkilä
Vice President, Investor Relations
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2025, Group sales totalled EUR 4.2 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).
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