US EditionGerman Defence Giant Rheinmetall Sees Business Boost From Mideast War
Rheinmetall forecasts 40-45% sales growth in 2026 driven by strong demand amid geopolitical tensions and a record €63.8 billion order backlog, CEO Papperger said.
- On Wednesday, Rheinmetall reported full-year sales up 29% to 9.94 billion euros and forecast group sales will grow 40–45% in 2026, according to the company.
- Post-2022 re-armament in Europe has driven demand as the Middle East strikes at the end of February could boost orders, analysts say, due to political pressure to increase military spending.
- The group's backlog rose 36% to 63.8 billion euros as new plants opened and the Luerssen acquisition expanded naval capabilities.
- Despite sector gains, shares fell over two percent in the Frankfurt stock market after results missed forecasts, and Barclays analysts called a prior 6.5% drop 'a marked over-reaction'.
- Looking ahead, analysts expect Rheinmetall's sales to top 42 billion euros by 2030, supported by delayed contracts and backlog growth, as noted by Morningstar.
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The largest German armaments company has set record figures – due to the increased demand for tanks, drones, satellites and naval ships. Rheinmetall has also set its sights on the Middle East war.
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German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war
German arms maker Rheinmetall said Wednesday the Middle East war offered new business opportunities, especially for its air defence systems, as it forecast continued strong growth this year.
The strong optimism for the future contrasts with the consolidated results for 2025, which came in below expectations, with net profit falling from R$717 million in 2024 to R$696 million.
The company thus recorded a record of 63.8 billion euros in firm orders and framework contracts. ...
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