THE Wacker Neuson Group has reported an increased revenue of 16.9% for the first six months of 2026 when compared with the same period last year.
The manufacturer of light and compact equipment said performance was driven by a ‘significant demand recovery’ in Europe and North America, a strong development of compact equipment, and unchanged high cost discipline.
Revenue for the first half of 2026 totalled EUR 1,256.5 million. The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased to EUR 104.7 million – 86.6% higher than the corresponding period in 2025.
The EBIT margin improved from 5.2% to 8.3%, while the EBIT margin in the second quarter of 2026 amounted to 9.5%.
The Wacker Neuson Group has now raised its guidance for the fiscal year 2026. The executive board expects revenue of between EUR 2,300 million and EUR 2,400 million, and an EBIT margin of between 7 and 8%.
“The first half-year 2026 marked a significant operating improvement for the Wacker Neuson Group,” said Dr Karl Tragl, chairman of the executive board. “Our revenue growth led to an over-proportionate increase of the profitability. Especially positive was the development of the compact equipment, robust demand in Europe and North America as well as the strong growth of our agricultural business.
“As the order momentum weakened and the geopolitical uncertainties remain, we are cautiously optimistic for the coming months after a strong first half-year. Against this backdrop we confirm our guidance for the fiscal year 2026 raised on July 17.”
