GEA Raises FY25 Forecast, Expects 2-4% Organic Sales Growth and 16.2-16.4% EBITDA Margin.

GEA Group, a German engineering company, has raised its fiscal year 2025 forecast due to a strong operating performance in the first half of the year. The company expects organic sales growth of 2-4%, EBITDA-margin before restructuring expenses of 16.2-16.4%, and a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 34-38%. GEA CEO Stefan Klebert attributed the positive performance to a favorable order situation and margin improvements across the group. The company confirmed its Mission 30 growth and profitability targets.

DUESSELDORF, Germany—GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has announced an upward revision of its fiscal year 2025 forecast, driven by a robust operating performance in the first six months of the year. The company expects organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent, an EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses of 16.2 to 16.4 percent, and a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 34 to 38 percent [1][2][3].

The revision was attributed to a favorable order situation and margin improvements across the group. "Our positive development continues. The additional improvements are broad-based, supported by a favorable order situation as well as margin improvements and efficiency gains across the Group," said GEA CEO Stefan Klebert [1][2][3].

The company also reported an increase in order intake and revenues on an organic basis compared to the prior-year quarter. This was particularly driven by a strong base business. Additionally, a large order with a volume of between EUR 140 million and EUR 170 million announced by GEA on July 29 will only be booked in the second half of this year [1][2][3].

Despite the current environment, GEA continues to perform very positively. The company anticipates further interesting projects of all sizes in the second half of the year and expects to significantly accelerate its revenue growth in 2026 while further increasing profitability. Against this background, GEA is confirming its Mission 30 growth and profitability targets [1][2][3].

GEA Group, founded in 1881, is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index, and is also a constituent of leading sustainability indices [1][2][3].

References:
[1] https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/eqs/gea-group-aktiengesellschaft--0mpj/eqs-news-gea-raises-forecast-for-fiscal-year-/9016957
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gea-raises-forecast-fiscal-2025-174000259.html
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250731557801/en/GEA-Raises-Forecast-for-Fiscal-Year-2025-and-Provides-Positive-Outlook