Strong revenue and operating profit growth (FY2025)
Continuing-operations sales were reported at nearly EUR 10.0 billion in FY2025; operating result increased 33% to EUR 1.841 billion and operating margin expanded to 18.5%.
High free cash flow generation
Operational free cash flow was EUR 1.218 billion in FY2025, up approximately 15% year-over-year, with strong Q4 cash inflows (>EUR 2 billion in Q4) driven by advance and early customer payments.
Large backlog and order momentum
Group backlog (ex-automotive) was around EUR 64 billion (after reducing ~EUR 8 billion civilian backlog); nomination growth was reported ~9% to EUR 26.4 billion and book-to-bill exceeded 200%. Of the EUR 64 billion backlog, ~EUR 41 billion are fixed orders.
Robust segment performance
Electronic Solutions grew ~45% to EUR 2.5 billion with margin improving to ~14.6% (+2pp); Vehicle Systems grew by >EUR 1 billion and margin improved to 11.7% (from 11.2%); Weapon & Ammunition sales rose ~27% with division profitability ~29.3% and >EUR 1 billion operating result.
Ambitious FY2026 guidance
Management guided FY2026 sales of EUR 14.0–14.5 billion (growth ~40–45% YoY), an operating margin target of ~19%, and maintained medium-term CAGR ambitions (~30–40% through 2030).
Capacity ramp-ups underway (ammunition & air defense)
Ammunition capacity: Unterlüß expected to produce ~140,000 rounds in 2026, ramping to ~250,000 in 2027 and ~350,000 at peak. Air defense production planned to scale to ~400 systems (100 Germany, 150 Switzerland, 150 Italy) to meet demand.
Naval and space strategic moves
Acquired Naval Systems (9 sites, ~2,100 employees) with backlog EUR 5–6 billion; potential F126/F127 opportunities >EUR 12 billion. Signed first SAR space contract of EUR 1.7 billion plus ~EUR 1 billion option and pursuing a JV with OHB for German sovereign space capabilities.
Drone capability and scale potential
Rheinmetall reported production experience (25 years), a fully qualified German drone solution with reported 100% test hit rate, and planned capacity up to 40,000 drones/year (scalable); highlighted unique 6 kg warhead and 70-minute endurance recon capability.
Improved balance sheet and shareholder return
Equity ratio improved to ~33.5% and convertible conversions reduced leverage; EPS rose to EUR 25.28 and the Board proposed a dividend of EUR 11.50 per share (higher payout than prior 35–40% guidance).