Orders Growth and Strong Backlog
Orders of EUR 23.8 billion in 2025, up ~14% year‑over‑year (from EUR 20.8 billion); book‑to‑bill ~1.2 and total backlog at EUR 47 billion. Management noted 3‑year orders growth of ~38% (from ~EUR 17 billion to ~EUR 24 billion).
Revenue Expansion
Revenues of EUR 19.5 billion in 2025, up ~11% year‑over‑year (from EUR 17.6 billion) and above updated guidance (EUR 18.6 billion); 3‑year revenue growth ~33% (EUR 14.7 billion to EUR 19.5 billion).
EBITA and Margin Improvement
EBITA increased to EUR 1.75 billion (+18% YoY vs EUR 1.48 billion) and return on sales improved by ~60 basis points (from 8.4% to ~9.0%), outperforming updated guidance (EBITA guidance EUR 1.66 billion).
Record Free Operating Cash Flow and Net Debt Reduction
Free operating cash flow exceeded the EUR 1 billion threshold (best ever), up strongly vs prior years (three‑year FOCF growth ~88% from EUR 0.5bn to EUR 1.0bn). Group net debt reduced by 44% YoY to ~EUR 1.0 billion (from EUR 1.8 billion) and down ~67% vs three years ago (EUR 3.0bn → EUR 1.0bn).
Strong Operational Execution Across Key Divisions
Double‑digit revenue growth across major divisions: Defense Electronics & Security, Helicopters (+11% revenues), Aeronautics (solid program performance), and Space (revenues/orders ~EUR 1.0 billion). Bookings growth was broad‑based with notable Aeronautics export wins (e.g., Kuwait support order).
Cybersecurity and Space Momentum
Cybersecurity orders and revenues scaled rapidly (orders now ~EUR 1.0 billion; revenues up ~63% YoY). Space revenues increased ~90% YoY; Space is now a standalone division with significant growth and improved TAS performance (TAS loss reduced from ~EUR 50m to ~EUR 23m).
Strategic Portfolio, Digital and AI Investments
Portfolio rationalization and strategic partnerships progressed (drones with Baykar, GCAP/Edgewing). R&D investment up ~20% YoY, R&D spend ~15% of revenues. Digital/AI/capacity investments include doubling compute/storage (daVinci‑2 supercomputer), ~2,200 people using AI and ~200 AI developers, and >300 capacity‑boost pilot programs.
Human Capital and Shareholder Returns
Workforce grew from ~50,000 to ~73,000 (+22%), with ~17,000 net hires over 3 years (~70% STEM, >30% women, ~55% under 30). Dividend per share increased from ~EUR 0.14 to EUR 0.52 (management highlighted multi‑year CAGR and intends a further ~20% increase subject to net income).
M&A / Industrial Expansion Progress
Iveco acquisition expected to close by March; initial integration and order backlog appear sound (truck margins ~12–13%). Aerostructures transaction progressed through due diligence (14 months, ~70 items assessed) with an intended 50/50 JV start and exclusivity through June; management expects a materially larger global aerostructures entity and positive 2026 impact once closed.