Gesco

GESCO increased orders in the second quarter by almost 24% and sales by more than 10%. Analyst Jens Nielsen highlights the markedly improved profitability; EBIT rose by more than 50% in the first six months and net income by almost three quarters. ROCE improved from 4.7% to 5.9% and free cash flow increased to €19.5 million. Despite a still subdued macroeconomic environment, the analyst considers GESCO well positioned, raises the price target to €28.50 and confirms the "buy" rating. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Gesco posted sales of €249 million in the first half of 2026 (+4.8%) and raised EBIT by 52.9% to €12.69 million; EBITDA was €21.82 million, pre-tax profit €11.4 million and earnings per share €0.75. Order intake rose 13.2% to €272 million and improved the book-to-bill ratio. The margin improvement was driven by a lower material cost ratio and reduced other operating expenses. Gesco confirms its full-year forecast of €515–530 million in sales and a group result after non-controlling interests of €15–20 million. » Plus sur de.investing.com

GESCO is pushing ahead with several measures to improve results independently of cyclical tailwinds. CEO Johannes Pfeffer presented initiatives at the annual general meeting that should already deliver significant positive impulses in 2026 and increase in subsequent years. The executive board expects net profit to rise by 50 to 100 percent in the current year, but points out that an economic recovery would give additional momentum. » Plus sur finanzen.net