HEIDELBERG (dpa-AFX) - Despite challenging market conditions, machinery manufacturer Heidelberger Druckmaschinen managed to increase its revenue in the third quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year. However, incoming orders fell and operating profit declined. Revenue for the three months ending in December rose by four percent year-on-year to 617 million euros, the SDax-listed company announced Thursday in Heidelberg.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) decreased from 55 million euros in the previous year's quarter to 50 million euros. The corresponding margin was 8.2 percent, down from 9.2 percent last year. Bottom line, Heidelberger Druck reported a profit of 17 million euros. In the previous year, the company had posted a loss of 7 million euros in this metric due to the creation of provisions.
Incoming orders fell year-on-year from 550 million euros to 517 million euros. The order backlog stood at 709 million euros, significantly below the previous year's figure of 903 million euros. The management team led by Group CEO Jürgen Otto confirmed its outlook for the current fiscal year. Revenue is still expected to reach 2.35 billion euros. The margin based on adjusted operating profit is projected to be at the lower end of the forecasted up to 8 percent./err/zb
