WACKER Neuson has reported a successful start to 2026, with Q1 delivering 19.8% revenue growth compared with the same period last year to 591.4 million euros.
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose from 12.1 million euros in the first three months of 2025 to 41.5 million euros this year, corresponding to an EBIT margin of
7% (Q1 2025: 2.5%).
“The noticeable recovery in our key European markets as well as increased demand for our compact equipment enable a solid start into 2026,” said Dr. Karl Tragl, chairman of the executive board of the Wacker Neuson Group. “Moreover, we succeeded to implement our planned efficiency measures and to increase our profitability once again.”
In EMEA, revenue increased by 26.7% to 471.6 million euros. The revenue in the Americas decreased by 2.3% to 108 million euros, however it increased by 7.6% adjusted for currency effects. Revenue in Asia-Pacific increased by 8.3% to 11.8 million euros.
Despite the successful start to the year, Wacker Neuson said the global market environment remains volatile due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
The group is expecting a ‘moderate’ increase in revenue as well as an improvement in the EBIT margin compared to the fiscal year 2025. The executive board expects revenue for the fiscal year 2026 to be between 2,200 million and 2,400 million euros. The EBIT margin is expected to be in a range of 6.5 to 7.5%.
