Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has reported a considerable increase in sales and profitability after nine months of financial year 2025/26 (April 1 to December 31, 2025). Despite a challenging environment, the company has achieved a sales figure of €1,602 million, which is 6.1 percent higher than the previous year’s figure of €1,509 million. The adjusted operating result (EBITDA) has also shown a significant improvement, increasing to €114 million compared to €86 million in the equivalent period of the previous year. These positive developments are a result of the company’s efficient measures and strategic transformation.
However, incoming orders have decreased to €1,628 million compared to €1,823 million in the previous year, as expected due to economic conditions and the absence of the drupa effect. The company has also faced negative exchange rate effects amounting to approximately €46 million in the reporting period. Despite this, HEIDELBERG remains confident and has confirmed its full-year forecast for financial year 2025/26.
HEIDELBERG is consistently pursuing its strategic transformation and expanding into new areas of business that are experiencing strong growth. The company is strategically tapping into markets such as defense, security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions. This is being achieved through HD Advanced Technologies GmbH, which combines all relevant activities. This strategic development is expected to create long-term growth opportunities for the company.
In addition to this, HEIDELBERG’s core business is also showing robust growth. In the Print & Packaging Equipment segment, the company has benefited from its strong market position in packaging and label printing, with sales increasing to €804 million. In the Digital Solutions & Lifecycle segment, HEIDELBERG is expanding its role as a systems integrator, with sales of €755 million.
Despite the negative free cash flow of €-81 million, which is an improvement from the previous year, the company remains firm in its goals and is confident in its future growth opportunities. CEO Jürgen Otto states, “The measures we have initiated are confirmation of our growth plan.” He adds, “Both strategically and operationally speaking, HEIDELBERG is extremely well positioned to actively hone this plan and leverage additional opportunities in dynamic future markets.”
The company is expecting sales of around €2,350 million in financial year 2025/26, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of up to 8 percent. Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer, emphasizes that HEIDELBERG’s strength lies in the combination of presses, software, and service operations, and the company is continuously expanding its digital printing portfolio to tap into additional growth potential.
HEIDELBERG is a leading technology company with a focus on growth and providing total solutions for its customers in the areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business. With a strong international presence and a workforce of approximately 9,500 employees, the company is well-positioned for future growth and expansion into new areas of business.
