GEA, a technology company specializing in systems and components for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, reported its 2025 financial results, highlighting significant growth and profitability improvements. The company saw order intake rise by 6.7% to EUR 5.9 billion, with organic growth of 9.1%, driven by all divisions and a substantial increase in large orders. Revenue grew by 1.4% to EUR 5.5 billion, with organic growth of 3.7%, at the upper end of the guidance range. EBITDA before restructuring expenses increased by 8.4% to EUR 907 million, with the margin improving to 16.5%, surpassing the upgraded guidance. Net working capital improved to 3.2% of revenue, and free cash flow reached EUR 511.8 million.
GEA also made progress on its Mission 30 strategic growth drivers, with sustainable technologies now accounting for over 45% of revenue, digital solutions generating around EUR 80 million, and the service business contributing EUR 2.2 billion. The company achieved key interim climate targets ahead of schedule, reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to 2019, a year earlier than planned. Scope 3 emissions were down 38%, keeping GEA on track for net-zero by 2040.
In 2025, GEA entered the DAX index, secured one of the largest contracts in its history for the world's biggest integrated milk powder production plant in Algeria, and streamlined its organizational structure to four divisions: Pure Flow Processing, Nutrition Plant Engineering, Pharma & Food Applications, and Farm Technologies. CEO Stefan Klebert was confirmed in office until 2028.
For fiscal year 2026, GEA expects organic revenue growth of at least 5%, with an EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses between 16.6% and 17.2%. The company also proposes a dividend increase to EUR 1.30 per share. More information can be found on GEA's website at gea.com.
