Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (DE:DRW8)
XETRA:DRW8
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
-0.1Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial performance for 2025: record net sales, double-digit EBIT growth, margin improvement, stronger cash flow, lower net debt and improving EPS, supported by wins in connectivity, North America approvals and defense progress. However, the year also featured meaningful headwinds — tariffs (~EUR 26m), currency (~EUR 45m), missing prior-year one-offs, some regional softness (APAC, Safety Americas) and lingering tariff/legal and FX uncertainties. Management has compensated most headwinds through price, mix and cost measures but flags continued risks and planned higher investments/lease liabilities for 2026.Company Guidance
Record Net Sales
Net sales reached a company record of around EUR 3.5 billion (+5.3% currency-adjusted year-over-year; Q4 +8.7%), slightly above guidance and ~EUR 25 million above 2020 levels.
Strong Order Intake
Orders increased 7.7% to ~EUR 3.6 billion (Q4 orders +5.6%), with contributions from both divisions and all major regions.
Substantial EBIT and Margin Improvement
EBIT rose by more than 20% to around EUR 233 million; Group EBIT margin increased by roughly 1 percentage point to 6.7% (from 5.8%).
Improved Gross Margin
Group gross margin rose slightly by 0.3 percentage points to 45.2%, driven by Medical division product/country mix and price measures.
Medical Division Turnaround
Medical: order intake ~+9%; net sales +7.4% (Q4 +13%); gross margin +0.6 pp to 43.6%; EBIT roughly doubled to EUR 57 million and EBIT margin improved from 1.5% to 2.9%; Q4 EBIT ~+40% (~EUR 80 million).
Safety Division Resilience
Safety: order intake +6%+, net sales +2.6%; gross margin stable at 47.3%; EBIT +6.4% to ~EUR 176 million and EBIT margin up to 11.9% (Q4 EBIT +33% to ~EUR 77 million; Q4 EBIT margin 16.5%).
Improved Cash Generation and Balance Sheet
Operating cash flow improved by ~EUR 71 million to ~EUR 238 million; free cash flow ~EUR 140 million (+~EUR 60 million); cash conversion ~100%; cash & equivalents increased by ~EUR 22 million to EUR 282 million.
Lower Net Financial Debt and Leverage
Net financial debt declined ~25% to ~EUR 123 million; net financial debt/EBITDA ratio fell from 0.5 to 0.3, indicating low leverage.
Earnings per Share Recovery
Earnings per common share improved from ~-EUR 3.50 in 2022 to ~EUR 7.40 in 2025; preferred shares to ~EUR 7.50, demonstrating a multi-year profitability recovery.
Dividend Increase & Share Performance
Proposed dividend up significantly to EUR 2.21 (common) and EUR 2.27 (preferred) reflecting ~30% payout policy; common shares rose >33% and preferred shares ~+50%, preferred included in TecDAX.
Strategic Wins & Innovation
Progress on connectivity/systems: launched SDC-based solutions and Silent Care Package; won Paris Fire Department for fire ground monitoring; PSS AirBoss SCBA approved in North America; defense business growth trajectory confirmed after crossing EUR 100 million, target >EUR 300 million by 2028.
DE:DRW8 Earnings History
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DE:DRW8 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 24, 2026 | €69.40 | €71.00 | +2.31% |
Oct 29, 2025 | €61.60 | €58.00 | -5.84% |
Jul 29, 2025 | €56.80 | €58.40 | +2.82% |
Apr 30, 2025 | €47.02 | €47.51 | +1.02% |
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FAQ
When does Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (DE:DRW8) report earnings?
Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (DE:DRW8) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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