Bastei Lübbe AG Begins 2025/2026 Financial Year on Track

Despite challenges in the book market, Bastei Lübbe AG has started its 2025/2026 financial year as planned, reporting group revenues of EUR 23.0 million in the first quarter. The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached EUR 1.2 million, with an EBIT margin of 5.2%. The company maintains a positive outlook due to upcoming bestseller releases, which are expected to boost sales further throughout the year.

The first quarter saw community-driven business models contribute 31% to sales, marking a decline from last year's 41%. However, the digital revenue share increased to 38%. In the book segment, revenues reached EUR 21.4 million, but previous strong performances by popular series in 2024 were hard to replicate.

With steady material costs, Bastei Lübbe AG's personnel expenses slightly rose due to increased staff. For the full year, the company anticipates revenues between EUR 120 and 125 million, with EBIT projected at EUR 14 to 16 million, bolstered by new book releases.