Optimistic Forecasts for 2025/26
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG looks confidently towards the 2025/26 financial year, as the order situation has improved significantly. After a challenging financial year 2024/25, a positive trend reversal is emerging.
Review of 2024/25
In the financial year 2024/25, the company recorded a revenue of approximately 2.28 billion euros, marking a slight decrease compared to 2.39 billion euros in the previous year. The adjusted EBITDA margin remained stable at around 7.1%, while it increased to about 10% in the fourth quarter. Free cash flow amounted to 50 million euros, also declining from 56 million euros the previous year. Despite the challenging market, Heidelberg managed to maintain a strong order situation.
Outlook for 2025/26
For the upcoming year 2025/26, Heidelberg expects slight revenue growth to around 2.35 billion euros. The adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to rise to up to 8%. The company identifies growth opportunities especially in the packaging and digital printing industries as well as in software and service business. Furthermore, strong regional impulses are anticipated from the Asia/Pacific region, reinforced by successful orders at the China Print trade fair.
These developments are of great interest to investors and potential shareholders, as they indicate a positive recovery for Heidelberger Druckmaschinen. The improved order situation and the company’s strategic measures are expected to contribute to stability and growth in an increasingly challenging economic environment.