Revenue Growth
Group revenue increased 4.4% to USD 15.3 billion in FY2025.
Record Net Profit and EPS
Record net profit of ~USD 1.2 billion, up 6.8%; earnings per share rose 6.8% to USD 0.656.
Strong Brand Performance — MILWAUKEE
MILWAUKEE drove group growth with reported sales growth around 7.9%–8.1%; underlying demand was ~10.3% after adjusting for non-recurring sales suspensions and pricing actions.
Solid Consumer Growth — RYOBI
RYOBI delivered another strong year with sales up 5.4% in local currency, contributing to margin-accretive mix.
Gross Margin and EBIT Expansion
Gross profit rose 6.7% to USD 6.3 billion; gross margin improved 91 basis points to 41.2%. Reported EBIT grew 5.2% to ~USD 1.3 billion, with normalized EBIT margin of 9.3% (up 57 bps after HART exit adjustment).
Exceptional Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Strength
Generated close to USD 1.4 billion free cash flow in 2025 (third consecutive year >USD 1 billion); ended FY2025 in a net cash position of USD 700 million; cash balance increased by USD 446 million to ~USD 1.7 billion; gross debt reduced by USD 300 million (23.5%).
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Board recommended final dividend HKD 1.32 (+11.9% YoY) and total FY2025 dividend HKD 2.57 (+13.7% YoY); announced discretionary share buyback plan up to USD 500 million over 18 months.
Cost of Finance Reduction
Net finance costs decreased 37.6% to USD 33.6 million, reflecting improved debt management and leverage of strong cash flows.
Clear Targets and TAM Opportunity
Management reiterated mid-single-digit group growth with double-digit MILWAUKEE and single-digit RYOBI; internal target to reach 10% EBIT by 2027. Stated total addressable markets: MILWAUKEE USD 160 billion, RYOBI USD 80 billion.
Disciplined CapEx and Operational Investments
CapEx was USD 289 million (~2% of sales) focused on new products, automation and productivity; similar level expected for 2026.