Bilfinger Hikes Dividend to EUR2.80 After 75% Free Cash Flow Surge and Guides EUR5.4–5.9 Billion Revenue
Bilfinger’s 2025 revenue rose 8% (4% organic) and group EBITDA margin expanded by 30 bps to 5.5%, while free cash flow surged 75% to EUR330 million, aided by a one-off US settlement. The board raised the dividend to EUR2.80 per share and set 2026 guidance of EUR5.4–5.9 billion revenue with 5.8–6.2% EBITDA margin.
1. 2025 Financial Performance
For full-year 2025, Bilfinger reported an 8% revenue increase, 4% organically, and lifted group EBITDA margin by 30 bps to 5.5%. Free cash flow rose 75% to EUR330 million, boosted by a one-off US legal settlement, while net profit reached EUR176 million and Q4 EBITDA margin climbed to 6.1%.
2. Capital Returns and Liquidity
The board approved a dividend hike to EUR2.80 per share, maintaining a 53% payout ratio. Despite dividend, M&A outlays and share buybacks, net liquidity increased to EUR146 million from EUR88 million and leverage declined to 0.3 at year-end 2025.
3. Operational Improvements
Gross profit margin improved to 11.3% from 10.9%, driven by product mix enhancements, de-risking and standardization. SG&A held steady at 6.3% despite three acquisitions, with Europe delivering a 1.06 book-to-bill ratio and International showing strong oil, gas and energy contract wins.
4. 2026 Guidance and Strategy
Management set 2026 revenue guidance of EUR5.4–5.9 billion with an EBITDA margin target of 5.8–6.2% and free cash flow of EUR250–300 million, excluding one-offs. A new segment structure launches January 1, 2026, and plans to accelerate M&A—highlighting a signed deal in Turkey—and expand cross-selling initiatives.