According to preliminary figures, Rational AG recorded a six percent increase in sales revenues in 2025. December was the best in the company's history.
The Profi-Küchengerätehersteller Rational defies the economic downturn in Germany: the company from Landsberg am Lech achieved record sales in 2025. This is evident from the preliminary figures for the 2025 financial year. The Group's turnover reached 1.26 billion euros, representing growth of around six percent. In the previous year, it was around 1.19 billion.
It could have been even higher. "Adjusted for the negative currency effects, we are growing by eight percent," added Rational-Chef Peter Stadelmann added. "We are therefore back on our previous growth path in the mid to high single-digit percentage range," he said. The dollar had recently weakened significantly against the euro and the euro had appreciated
There is therefore great satisfaction at Rational: "After an impressive finale with the strongest December in the company's history in terms of sales, Rational is closing the challenging year 2025 very successfully," said Stadelmann. The impact of customs duties and exchange rates did not have much of an effect on the company, which is also reflected in its profits: earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by six percent to 333 million euros.
Rational gilt als Weltmarktführer computergesteuerter Gargeräte. These can cook, roast, bake and steam. Numerous appliances are used in restaurants, canteens, cruise ships and snack bars in particular. The portfolio includes combi-steamers (iCombi) and multifunctional cooking systems that replace deep fryers, ovens and frying pans (iVario). Rational reported growth in both areas: "The iCombi product group exceeded the previous year's sales revenue figure by five percent," the company reported on Thursday. "With an increase of ten percent, sales revenues in the iVario product group rose particularly well." For the first time in the company's history, the French subsidiary was able to sell more than 10,000 cooking systems.
Peter Stadelmann, CEO: "Well prepared for the challenges of the future"
Rational grew in two regions in particular: in Europe (excluding Germany), sales grew by nine percent and in North America by eight percent. In Germany, sales revenues increased by four percent. In Asia, however, it fell by eleven percent.
While many industrial companies in Germany are currently experiencing a crisis, Rational is looking to the future with confidence: the growth prospects are good. There is still potential for more appliances in kitchens worldwide. "Thanks to our strong position in the market, our exceptionally healthy balance sheet and our good liquidity position, we believe we are well prepared for the challenges of the future," said Stadelmann. "The systematic expansion of sales capacities and activities will inevitably lead to sustainable growth. We will continue on this course."
