Knorr-Bremse publishes preliminary financial figures with a strong order intake and free cashflow for Q1/25

Knorr-Bremse AG

Knorr-Bremse expects the following preliminary key financial figures for the Group for the reporting period January to March 2025 (Q1/25):

Order intake of around € 2.376 billion significantly above expectations (consensus: € 2.066 billion)
Revenues of around € 1.958 billion (consensus: € 1.973 billion)
Operating EBIT of around € 236 million (consensus: € 243 million)
Operating EBIT margin of around 12.1% (consensus: 12.3%)
Net income of around € 143 million (consensus: € 152 million) and consequently earnings per share of around € 0.84 (consensus: € 0.94)
Preliminary free cashflow amounts to around € 15 million (Q1/24: minus € 95 million)

The preliminary key financial figures for Q1/25 partly exceed or fall short of analysts' expectations as summarized in the current consensus by Vara Research for Q1/25. Overall, they confirm a positive business performance in the past quarter.

The Rail division's order intake benefited from strong growth, particularly in Asia and North America. Europe was particularly strong for the Truck division.

Net income was slightly below the consensus estimate. In particular this is due to the provisions for restructuring measures being part of the BOOST program that were recognized in the past quarter as announced. Of the restructuring costs of up to € 50 million planned and communicated for the full year 2025, around € 23 million were incurred in Q1/25.

Free cashflow improved significantly year-over-year in operational terms and also benefited from a tax refund of around € 45 million.

The full quarterly results will be published on May 8, 2025.

About Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse (ISIN: DE000KBX1006, ticker symbol: KBX) is the global market and technology leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse’s products make a decisive contribution to greater safety and energy efficiency on rail tracks and roads around the world. About 30,500 employees at over 100 locations in 30 countries develop and produce innovative solutions and services that meet the highest technological standards. In 2024, Knorr-Bremse’s two divisions together generated revenues of approximately € 7.9 billion. For 120 years, the company has been at the cutting edge of its industries, driving innovation in mobility and transportation technologies with a leading edge in connected system solutions. Knorr-Bremse is one of Germany’s most successful industrial companies and profits from the key global megatrends: urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and mobility.

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