Kontron Reports Notable Margin Growth Despite Revenue Decline

Kontron AG, a global leader in IoT technology, announced strong financial results for the first nine months of 2025. The company reported an EBITDA increase to EUR 194 million, a 37% rise from the previous year, and a consolidated net income boost to EUR 111 million. Despite a slight decline in sales to EUR 1,182 million, mainly due to divestitures, the operating EBITDA margin improved to 12.5%.

The company emphasized the success of its high-margin product strategy, focusing on core IoT business. This shift resulted in a significant gross margin increase to 43.4% in Q3 2025. Order intake reached EUR 1,548 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.31, reinforcing its strong demand in railway infrastructure and defense sectors.

Looking ahead, Kontron remains optimistic, reaffirming its 2025 earnings forecast. Revenue projection stands at EUR 1.7 billion, with expectations to maintain an EBITDA of approximately EUR 270 million.