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German engineering group Siemens AG reported second-quarter industrial profit of €2.97 billion, missing estimates as revenue remained flat, but a surge in new orders prompted the company to reaffirm its full-year outlook.
"We delivered a successful second quarter despite the geopolitical environment, which remains very demanding,” Chief Executive Roland Busch said in a statement.
The results for the quarter ending March 31 showed a miss on key profitability metrics, partly due to a high base from a business sale in the prior year.
While industrial profit declined 8% from a year ago, the 11% jump in orders to €24.1 billion provided a strong signal of future demand, supporting the company's decision to maintain its full-year guidance.
The Munich-based company, whose products range from trains to factory software, is considered a bellwether for the broader industrial economy. Its second-quarter revenue was unchanged from the prior year at €19.76 billion, missing the €20.14 billion forecast by analysts in a company-compiled consensus.
The drop in industrial profit was attributed partly to a €300 million gain from the sale of a wiring business in the same quarter last year, which had boosted the prior period's profitability.
The bright spot was a significant increase in demand, with the book-to-bill ratio reaching 1.22. Siemens cited strong performances in its factory automation, building infrastructure, and mobility businesses, with continued demand from data centers and utilities.
Siemens confirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting comparable revenue growth between 6% and 8% and a book-to-bill ratio above 1. The company also maintained its forecast for earnings per share before purchase price allocation accounting in a range of €10.70 to €11.10.
The guidance confirmation, backed by a robust order book, suggests management is confident in navigating current margin pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. Investors will now look to the third-quarter results for signs of sustained order momentum and improving profitability.
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