PFISTERER Holding SE released preliminary unaudited figures for fiscal year 2025 demonstrating continued growth and positive operational development, with results exceeding management expectations. Group sales increased by approximately 17% to EUR 450 million compared to EUR 383.1 million in the prior year, while fourth-quarter performance was particularly strong with sales growth of 25% reaching EUR 120 million. The company's order intake rose significantly by around 30% to just under EUR 550 million, up from EUR 423.2 million in 2024, resulting in an order backlog of nearly EUR 335 million as of December 31, 2025.
This represents a more than 40% year-on-year increase that provides an excellent foundation for future revenue growth. The company's profitability increased disproportionately, with adjusted EBITDA growing over 24% to approximately EUR 80 million from EUR 64.6 million in the previous year. PFISTERER's adjusted operating cash flow increased to around EUR 58 million, up from EUR 42.6 million, while investments were significantly increased to more than EUR 38 million as announced during the initial public offering.
These investments primarily focused on expanding capacities, building the HVDC laboratory, and completing the acquisition of Power CSL. The company's workforce grew by 11.2% to 1,378 employees during the year, reflecting the expansion of operations. Johannes Linden, Management Board Spokesperson of PFISTERER Holding SE, explained the company's strategic approach, stating that they pursue a balanced approach when managing growth and profitability while focusing on strengthening capacities in core segments and markets.
The company's strategic focus includes the extension of global presence and the consequent development of technological innovations such as in the field of high-voltage-direct-current transmission technology. The preliminary figures are subject to ongoing review and assessment by auditors, with final audited figures for fiscal year 2025 and an outlook for 2026 scheduled for release on April 15, 2026. Further information about the company is available at https://www.pfisterer.com, while the original release can be viewed on https://www.newmediawire.com.
