Konecranes reported a solid start to 2026, supported by stable order intake and improved profitability, despite a decline in sales.
Order intake rose slightly to €1.07 billion. The order book increased 7.9% to €3.18 billion, reaching its highest level since 2023.
Net sales fell 7.7% to €907.9 million. The company said this reflects seasonal factors, delivery timing and disruptions linked to the Middle East situation.
Comparable EBITA declined slightly to €105.7 million. However, the margin improved to 11.6%, driven by strong execution and pricing.
Profitability improved in Industrial Service and Port Solutions. Industrial Equipment saw a slight decline due to lower volumes.
Net profit reached €67.2 million, while earnings per share stood at €0.28. Free cash flow decreased to €34.6 million.
CEO Marko Tulokas said the company delivered solid results despite geopolitical uncertainty and rising costs.
Demand remained stable across industrial customers. In the port sector, container throughput stayed high, supporting long-term demand for handling solutions.
Konecranes expects sales in 2026 to remain stable or increase slightly compared to 2025. It also expects margins to stay at similar levels.
The company said geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty will continue to affect market conditions in the coming months.
