Financial Results in the First Quarter of 2025
- Revenue Increase: The group’s revenue rose by about 46% to 2.305 billion euros compared to the previous year.
- Operating Profit: Operating profit increased by 49% to 199 million euros.
- Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin slightly improved to 8.7% compared to 8.5% in the previous year.
- Net Profit: Net profit rose by 75% to 84 million euros.
- Earnings per Share: Earnings per share increased by 70% to 1.92 euros.
Drivers of Development
The strong increase in revenue and profit is mainly driven by high demand in the military sector. The military business recorded a revenue increase of almost 73%.
Outlook for 2025
Rheinmetall remains optimistic for the rest of the year and confirms its forecasts. For the entire year 2025, the company expects a revenue increase of 25% to 30% and an operating profit margin of about 15.5%.
Relevance for Private Investors and Retail Investors
The positive results from Rheinmetall have also affected the stock. After a brief period of weakness, the stock rebounded, which can be attributed to the solid figures from the first quarter. This development is of interest to private and retail investors, as it indicates positive market trends and company news. Rheinmetall’s strong performance could encourage investors to become more interested in companies in the defense sector, especially in times of heightened geopolitical tensions.