RENK Group beats Q4 revenue, guides fiscal 2026 EBIT range
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📌 Key Takeaways
- RENK exceeded Q4 revenue expectations by 3% but slightly missed EBIT targets
- Full-year 2025 revenue reached €1.37 billion, up 19.8% YoY with defense business growing 24.0%
- Fiscal 2026 guidance projects revenue above €1.5 billion with EBIT between €255-285 million
- Order backlog reached record €6.68 billion, up from €4.96 billion at end of 2024
- Company proposes dividend of €0.58 per share, a 38% increase from prior year
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German defense propulsion systems manufacturer RENK Group AG (ETR:R3NK) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter revenue that exceeded analyst expectations by 3% while slightly missing EBIT targets, as the company posted record full-year results for fiscal 2025 driven by strong demand for defense technologies amid global geopolitical tensions. The German company achieved full-year revenue of €1.37 billion, representing a significant 19.8% increase year-over-year, with its defense business segment experiencing even stronger growth of 24.0%. Adjusted EBIT reached €230 million, up 21.7% from the previous year, landing at the upper end of the company's forecast range with an improved margin of 16.9%. For the fourth quarter specifically, RENK Group reported revenue totaling €439 million, surpassing consensus estimates, while adjusted EBIT of €89 million fell slightly short of expectations due to a weaker product mix. Free cash flow for the full year came in at €67 million, 12% below consensus, impacted by working capital outflows of €80 million. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, RENK issued guidance calling for revenue above €1.5 billion and adjusted EBIT between €255 million and €285 million, with visibility on approximately €2 billion worth of orders expected in 2026. CEO Dr. Alexander Sagel emphasized the success of their defense-focused strategy, noting record order intake of €1.57 billion and a total order backlog that climbed to an all-time high of €6.68 billion.
🏷️ Themes
Defense Industry Growth, Financial Performance, Strategic Focus
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