Overview
Wacker Neuson, the Germany‑based light equipment manufacturer, announced on 17 July 2026 that its preliminary second‑quarter 2026 results showed revenue of €665.10 million, representing a 14% increase over the same quarter in the prior year. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached €63.20 million, up 44% year‑over‑year, delivering an EBIT margin of 9.5% for the quarter.
Updated 2026 Guidance
In response to the strong performance, the company revised its full‑year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of €2.3 billion to €2.4 billion, lifting the lower bound by €0.1 billion from the earlier €2.2 billion‑€2.4 billion outlook. Concurrently, the EBIT margin outlook was increased to a range of 7.0%‑8.0%, up from the previous 6.5%‑7.5% range.
Operational Drivers
Management attributed the improved results to stronger business development during the first half of 2026 and a more stable market environment compared with previous years.
Working Capital Target
The company reaffirmed its expectation that the net working capital ratio will remain below its strategic target of 30% for the 2026 fiscal year.
Source Note
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