Germany's Villeroy & Boch 2025 revenue rises 1.8% on acquisitions
19/03/2026 09:15
((This story was generated using AI and automation, please see
disclaimer https://bit.ly/rtrsnai))
Overview
* Germany ceramics maker reported 2025 revenue up 1.8%, driven by acquisitions
* Operating EBIT for 2025 remained stable despite weak consumer demand and construction sector
* Company expects 2026 sales and EBIT to decline due to sale of Northern European business
Outlook
* Villeroy & Boch expects 2026 sales to be mid to high single-digit percentage below prior year
* Company sees 2026 operating EBIT of €75 mln to €85 mln
* Company plans up to €50 mln in investments in 2026, mainly for strategic expansion and IT
Result Drivers
* ACQUISITIONS - Co said revenue growth in 2025 was driven by acquisitions, especially Ideal Standard
* PRODUCT INNOVATIONS - Growth in taps, shower systems and sanitary ceramics was supported by new products such as ALU+, Vortex technology, and new collections
* RETAIL CHANNELS - Growth in stationary retail partners contributed to Dining & Lifestyle division performance
Company press release: ID:nEQ89k1b6a
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
FY Meet EUR 1.45 EUR 1.45
Revenue bln bln (1
Analyst)
FY EBIT EUR
97.80
mln
Analyst Coverage
* The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"
* The average consensus recommendation for the construction supplies & fixtures peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Villeroy & Boch AG is €34.50, about 89% above its March 18 closing price of €18.25
* The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
For questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feedback, contact .
(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)