Overview
Pump and valve maker's provisional 2025 sales revenue rose, surpassing €3 bln
Provisional order intake increased 2.9%, with Pumps Segment showing strongest growth
Company expects EBIT to exceed previous year despite SAP transition costs
Outlook
KSB expects 2026 to be challenging but plans to continue growth path
Company anticipates 2025 EBIT between €235 mln and €265 mln
Result Drivers
PUMPS SEGMENT - Strongest growth in the Pumps Segment, particularly driven by a 12.5% increase in the Water market
REGIONAL GROWTH - Middle East/Africa region saw the highest regional growth with a 7.0% increase in order intake
CURRENCY IMPACT - Currency translation effects reduced order intake and sales revenue growth rates
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
FY Orders
EUR 3.20 bln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "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 KSB SE & Co KGaA is €1,220.00, about 18.4% above its February 2 closing price of €1,030.00
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago
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