Outlook
Outlook for continued operations
. | 2024 actual | Forecast for 2025 | |
Order intake | €m | 4,745.7 |
3,800 to 4,1001 (previously: 4,300 to 4,700) |
Sales | €m | 4,290.9 | 4,200 to 4,600 (expected at the lower edge of the target range) |
EBIT margin before extraordinary effects | % | 4.6 | 4.5 to 5.5 |
EBIT margin | % | 3.6 |
-1.0 to 0.01 (previously: 3.5 to 4.5) |
ROCE (annualized) | % | 11.4 | 10 to 15 |
Free cash flow | €m | 129.6 | 0 to 50 |
Capital spending (net of acquisitions) | % of sales | 4.4 | 3.0 to 5.0 |
1 Adjusted on July 23, 2025 |
Outlook for the Group as a whole
. | 2024 actual | Forecast for 2025 | |
Earnings after tax | €m | 102.1 | 120 to 170 |
Net financial status (December 31) | €m | -396.2 |
-250 to -3001 (previously: -500 to -550) |
1 Adjusted on June 29, 2025 |
Outlook for divisions
Order intake (€m) |
Sales (€m) |
EBIT margin before extraordinary effects (%) | ||||
2024 actual | 2025 target | 2024 actual | 2025 target | 2024 actual | 2025 target | |
Automotive | 2,606 | 1,800 to 2,0001 (previously: 2,100 to 2,300) | 2,057 | 2,000 to 2,200 | 8.4 | 7.5 to 8.5 |
Industrial Automation | 812 | 650 to 8001 (previously: 800 to 950) | 852 | 750 to 8501 (previously: 850 to 950) | 3.6 | 3.5 to 4.51 (previously: 4.5 to 5.5) |
Woodworking | 1,357 | 1,300 to 1,500 | 1,413 | 1,350 to 1,450 | 3.6 | 4.5 to 5.5 |
1 Adjusted on August 7, 2025 |
Worldwide production volume of BEVs
As a supplier of production lines, in particular for the automotive as well as the furniture industry, the Dürr Group depends on the investment behavior of the manufacturer. This is largely determined by the expected production in the coming years. One important driver here is the switch to electromobility.
in million vehicles
Source: GlobalData, Global Light Vehicle Powertrain Forecast - Quarter 1 2025
Dividend
Dürr intends in principle to distribute 30 to 40% of net income.
* All data was adapted after corporate actions (bonus shares) for better comparability.
Disclaimer
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