Andritz AG (DE:AZ2)
XETRA:AZ2
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.08Last Year’s EPS
0.91Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicates a largely constructive operational and financial picture despite cyclical headwinds. ANDRITZ reported strong order intake (+8%) and a record backlog (EUR 10.5bn), returned to sequential revenue growth in Q4, maintained comparable EBITA margin (8.9%), generated robust operating cash flow (EUR 653m) and advanced strategic M&A and ESG objectives (SBTi approval). Key challenges include a full-year revenue decline (-5%), segment weakness in Metals (order intake -13%) and Environment & Energy, restructuring-related costs that reduced reported EBITA, and a notable FX translation hit of EUR 222m. Management provided pragmatic guidance for 2026 (revenue EUR 8.0–8.3bn; comparable EBITA 8.7–9.1%) and reiterated midterm targets. On balance, operational momentum (orders, backlog, service growth) and cash strength outweigh near-term reported-profit pressures and one-off impacts, supporting a positive outlook.Company Guidance
Order Intake Growth and Record Backlog
Full-year order intake EUR 8.9 billion, up 8% year-on-year; year-end order backlog reached a record EUR 10.5 billion, up 7% and with Hydropower representing ~43% of backlog.
Return to Revenue Growth in Q4 and Solid FY Book-to-Bill
Q4 revenue EUR 2.3 billion, up 3% versus prior-year quarter; full-year revenue EUR 7.9 billion with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13 (order intake/revenue).
Comparable EBITA Margin Stability
Comparable EBITA margin for FY 2025 remained stable at 8.9% (EUR 698 million), effectively unchanged from prior year despite a 5% revenue decline.
Strong Cash Generation and Free Cash Flow
Operating cash flow EUR 653 million (+3% year-on-year) and free cash flow EUR 383 million; Q4 operating cash flow ~EUR 339 million helped restore liquidity toward year-end.
Progressive Capital Allocation and Higher Dividend
Proposed dividend increased to EUR 2.70 per share (up from EUR 2.60), payout ratio rising to 58% from 52% in prior year; capital allocation balanced across dividends, CapEx and active M&A.
Service Business at Record Levels
Service revenue reached an all-time high and now represents 44% of consolidated revenue; in Pulp & Paper service share rose to ~59% of that business' revenue, supporting resilience.
Business Area Outperformance: Pulp & Paper and Hydropower
Pulp & Paper order intake +20% (notably five complete pulp mills in China). Hydropower order intake +16%; Hydropower revenue +12% and EBITA margin improved from 6.1% to 6.8%.
Successful M&A Execution
Six acquisitions completed in 2025 (including Salico, A.Celli, LDX Solutions, Sanzheng, Diamond Power and a material handling business) supporting portfolio completion, local content and decarbonization offerings.
Operational Improvements and ROIC
Operational execution and timely capacity reductions preserved margins; ROIC remains strong at just under 18% (industry-leading post-tax level) and would be close to 20% adjusted for 2025 acquisitions.
ESG Progress and SBTi Approval
Finished 2025 ESG program meeting all but two targets (share of green products 47% vs 50% target; women in workforce 17% vs 20% target) and obtained SBTi approval for greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with Paris goals.
DE:AZ2 Earnings History
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DE:AZ2 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 05, 2026 | €68.17 | €64.15 | -5.90% |
Oct 30, 2025 | €59.32 | €62.66 | +5.64% |
Jul 31, 2025 | €63.81 | €59.13 | -7.35% |
Apr 30, 2025 | €54.48 | €60.03 | +10.18% |
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FAQ
When does Andritz AG (DE:AZ2) report earnings?
Andritz AG (DE:AZ2) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is DE:AZ2 EPS forecast?
DE:AZ2 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.08.