Despite a year marked by global political tensions and trade barriers, German pump and valve manufacturer KSB has announced its strongest financial results to date for the 2025 fiscal year. The SDAX-listed company achieved two major milestones, crossing the €3 billion mark for both order intake and, for the first time in its history, sales revenue.
According to the final figures released on March 31, 2026, KSB reported a 2.9% increase in order intake, reaching a total of €3,203 million. When adjusted for negative currency translation effects, the growth was even more robust at 5.6%. The company’s sales revenue rose by 2.3% to €3,035 million, with an adjusted growth rate of 5.0%.
Strong Segments and Regional Highlights
The Pumps Segment was the primary driver of this growth, fueled by exceptional demand in the Water Market, which expanded by 12.5%. This segment alone saw order intake grow by 6.1% to €1,760 million. While the Valves Segment showed modest gains, the KSB SupremeServ Segment, which focuses on spare parts and service, experienced a slight decline due to currency effects and softer demand from the Mining and Energy markets.
Regionally, Europe remained the strongest market in absolute terms. However, the Middle East & Africa region demonstrated the most dynamic growth, with order intake and sales revenue surging by 7.0% and 7.6%, respectively.
Profitability and Strategic Investments
Earnings before finance income and income tax (EBIT) increased by 3.2% to €252.1 million, translating to a margin of 8.3%. This growth was largely attributed to a significant turnaround in the Pumps Segment’s profitability.
Looking ahead, KSB is continuing to invest in its future. Capital expenditures were ramped up to €180 million in 2025, with a focus on facilities in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Additionally, the company is proposing a dividend increase to €26.50 per ordinary share and €26.76 per preference share, rewarding shareholders for their trust.
CEO Comments on a Challenging Year
Commenting on the results, CEO Dr. Stephan Timmermann acknowledged the difficult global environment. “The 2025 financial year was once again marked by global political upheavals and increasing barriers to trade, which brought uncertainties,” he said. “With the highly dedicated and professional KSB team, however, we succeeded in playing to our strengths and keeping the company on its growth course.”
While Dr. Timmermann anticipates that ongoing conflicts and economic volatility will continue to impact the 2026 fiscal year, he expressed confidence in the company’s resilience and strategy moving forward.
