Koenig & Bauer AG recorded a significant improvement in operating earnings in the second quarter of 2026. A massive increase in order intake, the successful operational turnaround of both segments over the course of the quarter and a significant improvement in cash generation demonstrate the high resilience and earnings power of the technology group in a challenging market environment.
Group revenue increased slightly by +1.4% to €558.2m for the quarter. It was also the highest H1 order intake for eight years: significant increase of +16.9% to €709.3m; order backlog reaches new record high of €1,121.7m.
“The significant growth in order intake of almost 17% in the first half of the year confirms the traction of our go-to-market strategy,” explains Dr Stephen Kimmich, Chief Executive Officer. “With targeted innovations, we are noticeably strengthening our position in our core business. This momentum gives us the scope to continue systematically expanding our competitiveness. The optimisation of our structural costs remains a key lever for increasing our resilience and sustainably strengthening the foundation for profitable growth.”
The full interim report for the first half-year 2026 is available as a PDF download.
