Krones continued its profitable growth course in financial year 2025 and achieved solid results despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Demand in the relevant markets remained stable, and customers' willingness to invest proved robust.
Krones increases order intake and sales in 2025
According to preliminary results, the machine and plant manufacturer increased its order intake to €1.46 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. This represents an increase of 8.6 percent over the same period of the previous year. For the year as a whole, orders totaled €5.56 billion, up 1.9 percent on the already high figure for the previous year. The pricing strategy was consistently maintained. As of December 31, 2025, Krones had an order backlog of €4.19 billion. This secures capacity utilization in the plant and project business well into the third quarter of 2026.
The company also recorded growth in sales: in the final quarter, revenues rose by almost ten percent to €1.56 billion. For the year as a whole, sales reached €5.66 billion. This represents an increase of seven percent. Despite negative currency effects of around €99 million, Krones thus fulfilled its own growth forecast of seven to nine percent. As expected, the book-to-bill ratio was close to 1 at 0.98.
Significantly improved profitability at Krones
In addition to sale growth, Krones also increased its profitability. Efficiency measures in production and strategic programs to optimize performance and cost structure had a positive effect. EBITDA increased by 17.5 percent to €171.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Earnings before taxes (EBT) rose by 11.1 percent year-on-year to €424.1 million. The published figures are preliminary and subject to audit. The complete 2025 annual report will be presented on March 20, 2026.
Management Board expects further sales and earnings growth in 2026
Krones anticipates currency-adjusted sales growth of between three and five percent for 2026. Despite geopolitical risks, potential trade barriers, material shortages, and exchange rate fluctuations, the company sees a stable starting point. Through rising operating revenues, a disciplined pricing strategy, and continued efficiency programs, the company aims to further increase its profitability in the current year and continue on its path of profitable growth.
