Konecranes Plc achieved record profitability and robust order growth in its interim report for January–September 2025, driven by strong demand across all business areas and continued operational efficiency.
Strong Q3 Performance
Konecranes’ Q3 order intake rose 20.1% year-on-year to EUR 1,148.6 million, reflecting growth in every business area. The order book reached EUR 3,057.4 million, up 7.4% from last year.
Sales totaled EUR 988.7 million, down 7.6%, mainly due to lower volumes in Industrial Service and Port Solutions, while Industrial Equipment grew. Despite lower sales, profitability surged, comparable EBITA climbed 15.2% to EUR 164.9 million, and the comparable EBITA margin reached a record 16.7% (13.4%).
Operating profit rose to EUR 153.6 million, or 15.5% of sales, while earnings per share improved to EUR 1.31. Free cash flow increased to EUR 214.2 million.
Solid Year-to-Date Results
From January to September, order intake grew 16.8% to EUR 3,307.6 million, while sales remained stable at EUR 3,024.8 million. The comparable EBITA margin rose to 14.0%, and operating profit improved to EUR 390.4 million, up from EUR 365.0 million.
Free cash flow strengthened to EUR 391.4 million (257.4), and net debt turned negative at EUR -31.3 million, improving gearing to -1.6%.
Outlook and Guidance
Konecranes expects net sales in 2025 to remain roughly at the 2024 level. The full-year comparable EBITA margin is expected to stay the same or improve slightly from 2024.
The company noted that industrial demand remains healthy, although geopolitical and trade uncertainties continue to create volatility. Global container throughput remains strong, supporting long-term demand for port and cargo handling solutions.
Konecranes CEO commented that the record-high EBITA margin reflects “continued execution of our strategic priorities, operational excellence, and a strong order intak
