Nilfisk today reports its financial results for 2025: improved competitive position in a turbulent market environment

Core Insights - Nilfisk demonstrated resilience in a challenging macroeconomic environment, achieving organic growth of 0.2% in 2025 and improving its cost position significantly [1][3] Financial Performance - Revenue for 2025 was reported at 996.3 million EUR, reflecting a decline of 3.1% due to negative foreign exchange effects and the divestment of the US high-pressure washer business [2][3] - The gross margin stood at 42.0%, slightly down from 42.2% in 2024, impacted by increased tariffs but supported by operational improvements [2][4] - EBITDA before special items was 129.2 million EUR, with an EBITDA margin of 13.0%, down from 13.6% in the previous year [2][4] - Operating profit (EBIT) before special items was 67.4 million EUR, with an EBIT margin of 6.8%, compared to 7.4% in 2024 [2] Regional Performance - EMEA and APAC regions reported positive organic growth of 2.3% and 3.9%, respectively, driven by strong commercial execution and market share gains [5] - The Americas region faced challenges with organic growth of -4.9%, primarily due to a negative backlog effect, although adjusted growth was 4.9% when accounting for this backlog [5] Strategic Initiatives - The company continued to implement structural efficiency initiatives, including production consolidations and cost reduction programs, leading to a more competitive cost base [6] - Ongoing discipline in working capital and strategic portfolio actions, such as the divestment of the US high-pressure washer business, are expected to enhance financial resilience and positively impact emissions [6] Future Outlook - For 2026, Nilfisk anticipates organic revenue growth between -1% and 2%, with an EBIT margin before special items projected to be in the range of 7.0% to 9.0% [7]