KSB reports gains in Q1 with focus on SAP S/4HANA transition

Published 06/05/2025, 09:38
KSB reports gains in Q1 with focus on SAP S/4HANA transition

FRANKENTHAL - KSB SE & Co. KGaA, a prominent pump and valve manufacturer headquartered in Frankenthal, Germany, has reported a satisfactory first quarter for 2025, continuing the positive trajectory from the previous year. The company saw an increase in order intake, sales revenue, and earnings before finance income/expense and income tax (EBIT), despite the additional costs associated with the transition to SAP S/4HANA.

The company’s order intake rose by 1.8% to €878 million, with the Pumps Segment experiencing the most significant growth of 6.7% to €483 million. The Mining Market Area within this segment notably increased order intake by 34.5% to €28 million. Despite a decline in the Valves Segment by 12.5% to €111 million, the overall increase was bolstered by substantial orders in the water market, particularly in the Standard Markets operating segment which saw a 15.3% year-on-year increase.

Sales revenue also saw an uptick of 2.3% to €709 million in the first quarter. The Valves Segment led this growth with a 10.2% increase to €103 million. The Pumps Segment and KSB SupremeServ maintained steady sales, with the latter matching the previous year’s revenue at €232 million.

Adjusted for the external costs related to the SAP S/4HANA transformation, which amounted to €7.5 million, KSB’s EBIT for the first quarter stood at €53.0 million, compared to €48.4 million in the same period last year. This adjustment reflects an increase in the EBIT margin from 7.1% to 7.5%. The Pumps Segment, in particular, improved its EBIT to €6.9 million, thanks to higher earnings in the Standard Markets.

CEO Dr. Stephan Timmermann expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance in light of global economic uncertainties, including the impact of tariff policies and dollar devaluation strategies. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining targeted performance levels for order intake, sales revenue, and earnings.

KSB, with a global presence across five continents, employs approximately 16,400 staff and reported sales revenue of around €3 billion in the 2024 financial year. The company confirms its forecast for 2025, indicating confidence in its strategic and operational initiatives.

This report is based on a press release statement from KSB SE & Co. KGaA.

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