The Wacker Neuson Group has seen a strong start to the year for the first quarter of 2026. Group revenue saw significant grew 19.8% to €591 million compared to the same period in the previous year. The EBIT margin increased to 7% and is up significantly compared to the previous year.
The firm says that the results of the first quarter of 2026 reflect improving orders. The previous year was influenced by weak demand. Europe showed significant recovery in the second half of 2025. This positive trend continued even stronger at the beginning of 2026.
The group revenue increased significantly compared to previous year by 19.8 percent to €591.4 million compared to €493.5 million for the same period in 2025. Operating income developed more positively due to increased revenue and unchanged operating costs. The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to €41.5 million compared to €12.1 million for the same period in 2025, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 7%, against 2.5% in 2025.
“The noticeable recovery in our key European markets as well as increased demand for our compact equipment enable a solid start into 2026. Moreover, we succeeded to implement our planned efficiency measures and to increase our profitability once again. We look with confidence on the rest of the year and confirm our guidance for this fiscal year,” explained Dr Karl Tragl, chairman of the executive board of the Wacker Neuson Group.
