GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft reported its 2025 financial results, highlighting substantial growth in order intake, profitability gains, and early achievement of key climate targets. The technology company, which recently entered the DAX index, also secured one of the largest contracts in its history and streamlined its organizational structure.
Order intake increased by 6.7 percent to EUR 5.9 billion (2024: EUR 5.6 billion), with organic growth of 9.1 percent. Revenue rose 1.4 percent to EUR 5.5 billion (2024: EUR 5.4 billion), achieving organic growth of 3.7 percent, at the upper end of the guided range. EBITDA before restructuring expenses improved by 8.4 percent to EUR 907 million, with a margin of 16.5 percent, exceeding the upgraded guidance. Net working capital improved to 3.2 percent of revenue (2024: 6.0 percent).
GEA also made progress on all six Mission 30 strategic growth drivers. Sustainable technologies now account for over 45 percent of revenue, targeting 60 percent by 2030. Revenue from alternative proteins reached around EUR 70 million, and digital solutions generated about EUR 80 million. The service business contributed EUR 2.2 billion, representing 40 percent of total revenue.
In sustainability, GEA achieved its interim target for reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 62 percent compared to 2019, a year ahead of schedule. Scope 3 emissions were reduced by 38 percent, keeping the company on track for net-zero emissions by 2040.
GEA CEO Stefan Klebert commented, "2025 was a very successful year for GEA. Against the broader trend, we increased our order intake substantially, achieved key climate goals ahead of schedule, and further improved profitability."
For fiscal year 2026, GEA expects organic revenue growth of 5.0 to 7.0 percent and an EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses between 16.6 and 17.2 percent. The company will report financials under a new structure with four divisions from Q1 2026.
More information can be found at GEA's website.
