Switzerland's Bystronic 2025 sales drop but cost cuts help EBIT; sees rise in 2026 sales

Bystronic AG

26/02/2026 05:41

Overview

Swiss sheet metal solutions provider's 2025 order intake rose despite challenging market conditions

Bystronic says 2025 net sales drop to CHF 613.2 mln, but is in line with expectations

EBIT improved to CHF -19.8 mln, driven by lower operating costs

Outlook

Bystronic expects 2026 net sales growth from sheet metal portfolio and Bystronic Rofin

Company anticipates continued positive momentum from sheet metal portfolio in 2026

Bystronic Rofin acquisition to contribute to 2026 net sales growth

Result Drivers

ORDER INTAKE GROWTH - Driven by strong performance in Tube and Bending, and Automation solutions, with contributions from new markets and product launches

COST REDUCTION - EBIT improved due to significantly lower total operating costs, compensating for lower net sales

DNE LASER EXPANSION - Higher order intake driven by dual-brand strategy and expanded production in China

Company press release: ID:nEQ8W9RjHa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Sales
CHF 613.20 mln
FY Net Income
-CHF 28.90 mln
FY EBIT
-CHF 19.80 mln
FY Orders
CHF 634.50 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Bystronic AG is CHF300.00, about 14.1% above its February 25 closing price of CHF263.00

The stock recently traded at 232 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14,939 three months ago

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