Krones AG Sees Growth in Order Intake and Profitability in H1 2026

Krones AG reported an increase in order intake and profitability for the first half of 2026. The company saw a 4.5% rise in order intake, reaching €2,852.5 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.05. This indicates a strong order backlog, ensuring production capacity utilization for the year.

Revenue grew by 1.8% when adjusted for currency effects, despite a reported decrease to €2,714.9 million. The EBITDA margin improved from 10.6% to 10.8%, with EBITDA increasing to €292.9 million. Net income was slightly lower at €138.9 million.

Krones significantly improved its free cash flow by €97.2 million in Q2 2026. The company maintains a robust financial structure, with net cash at €404.5 million.

The firm confirms its targets for 2026, expecting 3% to 5% revenue growth and ROCE between 19% and 20%, amidst economic challenges and market uncertainty.