Koenig & Bauer has reported an improvement in its third-quarter performance, with order intake for the first nine months of 2026 increasing by 16.4% to €997.3m.
Group revenue rose by 0.7% to €866.5m, while the order backlog reached €1.1bn, its highest nine-month level since 2014. Operating EBITDA for the first nine months totalled €33.7m, including €19.6m generated during the third quarter. Free cash flow improved to €30.6m, compared with negative €61.9m in the corresponding period of 2025.
The Paper & Packaging Sheetfed Systems division recorded operating EBITDA of €8.4m in Q3, supported by improved revenue and stronger demand in North America, which helped offset weaker investment activity in Europe.
Koenig & Bauer has maintained its full-year 2026 forecast, expecting revenue of approximately €1.3bn and operating EBITDA of around €80m.
