German technology group GEA reported profitable growth for fiscal year 2025, exceeding financial targets and achieving key climate goals ahead of schedule while laying the groundwork for accelerated expansion in 2026. The company's performance highlights the growing market demand for sustainable industrial systems and its successful strategic transformation.
GEA's order intake increased 6.7 percent to EUR 5.9 billion, with organic growth reaching 9.1 percent. Revenue rose 1.4 percent to EUR 5.5 billion, with organic revenue growth of 3.7 percent at the upper end of the company's guidance range. The company's EBITDA before restructuring expenses increased to EUR 907 million, with the margin improving to 16.5 percent. Net working capital improved significantly to 3.2 percent of revenue from 6.0 percent in 2024.
The company made substantial progress on its Mission 30 strategic growth drivers. Sustainable technologies now account for over 45 percent of revenue, moving toward a 2030 target of 60 percent. The service business contributed EUR 2.2 billion to overall revenue and now represents 40 percent of total revenue. Digital solutions generated approximately EUR 80 million in revenue, while the innovative alternative proteins business reached around EUR 70 million.
GEA achieved a significant sustainability milestone by reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 62 percent compared to 2019, exceeding its interim target a year ahead of schedule. The company also reduced Scope 3 emissions by 38 percent and remains on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. GEA follows an integrated sustainability strategy that includes social engagement through the GEA Foundation, which donated over EUR 4 million in 2025 to promote STEM education, clean water access, and disaster relief.
"2025 was a very successful year for GEA. Against the broader trend, we increased our order intake substantially in an economically challenging environment, achieved key climate goals ahead of schedule and further improved profitability," said GEA CEO Stefan Klebert. "This year, we will accelerate our growth trajectory. The strong order backlog, our more agile and flexible organization, and the global demand for our sustainable systems and processes are key growth drivers."
The company achieved several milestones in 2025, including entry into Germany's premier DAX index and securing one of the largest contracts in its history for constructing the world's biggest integrated milk powder production plant in Algeria, valued at EUR 140 to 170 million. GEA also streamlined its organizational structure to four divisions and strengthened its capabilities in growth markets like alternative proteins with a new U.S. technology center.
For 2026, GEA expects organic revenue growth of 5.0 to 7.0 percent and forecasts an EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses between 16.6 and 17.2 percent. The company will propose a dividend increase to EUR 1.30 per share at its Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2026. More information about GEA's performance and strategy can be found at https://www.gea.com and through their media resources.
