$RHM (+0,55 %) published its quarterly figures for the first quarter of 2025 on May 8, 2025, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations.
📊 Key financial figures Q1 2025 (preliminary)
* Sales: € 2.31 billion, an increase of 46% compared to the previous year. The analysts' expectation was € 1.95 billion.
* Operating profit (EBIT): € 199 million, an increase of 49% compared to the previous year. Expectations were € 165.8 million.
* Incoming orders: € 11 billion, an increase of 181% compared to the same quarter of the previous year .
The strong increase in order intake is mainly attributable to the robust development of the defense business, including pull-forward effects from the second quarter.
🔮 Outlook
Rheinmetall confirmed its forecast for the full year 2025 with expected sales growth of 25-30%. However, the company indicated that an adjustment of the forecast is possible as it sees additional market opportunities in Europe, Germany and Ukraine.
📈 Share price performance
Following the publication of the quarterly figures, Rheinmetall's share price rose by 6%, bringing the year-to-date gain to 130% .
🗓️ Next dates
* Annual General Meeting:
May 13, 2025
* Q2 figures:
August 7, 2025