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Bilfinger cuts 1,500 jobs and lowers 2026 revenue forecast
Bilfinger SE, the Mannheim-based industrial services provider, has announced a significant restructuring plan following a period of business performance that fell well below expectations. The company is initiating a savings program titled ‘Agile’ to increase organizational flexibility and respond more effectively to changing market conditions, specifically citing geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as drivers of weakened demand.
As part of this program, Bilfinger plans to reduce its global workforce by up to 1,500 positions. This move is expected to result in one-off costs of approximately 75 million euros in 2026. However, the company anticipates that the ‘Agile’ program will contribute an annual profit increase of roughly 75 million euros starting in 2028.
Concurrently, the company has adjusted its financial outlook for 2026. Revenue guidance has been lowered to a range of 5.3 to 5.7 billion euros, down from the previous forecast of 5.4 to 5.9 billion euros. The expected EBITA margin has also been revised downward to between 3.2 and 3.6 percent, compared to the original target of 5.8 to 6.2 percent. Despite these adjustments, Bilfinger has confirmed its mid-term targets for 2030, including an average annual revenue growth of 8 to 10 percent.
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BKW · Bilfinger SE · Deutsche Bank · Deutsche Bank Research · Mannheim · Middle East · ODDO BHF · Thomas Schulz
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The job cuts and savings program will cost the company 75 million euros in 2026. www.fehmarn24.de · www.dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · www.finanzen.ch · www.staatsanzeiger.de · +5 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The company lowered its 2026 revenue forecast to between 5.3 and 5.7 billion euros. www.staatsanzeiger.de · www.dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · www.finanzen.at · www.finanzen.ch · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Bilfinger is cutting up to 1,500 jobs worldwide. www.fehmarn24.de · www.staatsanzeiger.de · www.boersennews.de · www.dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The company expects an EBITA margin of 3.2 to 3.6 percent for 2026. www.staatsanzeiger.de · www.dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · www.finanzen.at · www.finanzen.ch · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deutsche Bank Research maintained a 'Buy' rating on Bilfinger with a price target of 125 euros. www.boersennews.de
- [● 9 SOURCES] Geopolitical uncertainty and the conflict in the Middle East have contributed to weak demand. www.staatsanzeiger.de · www.boersennews.de · www.dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · www.finanzen.at · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oddo BHF downgraded Bilfinger from 'Outperform' to 'Neutral'. www.boersennews.de
- [● 7 SOURCES] The 'Agile' savings program is expected to contribute 75 million euros in annual profit starting in 2028. www.dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · www.finanzen.ch · www.fehmarn24.de · www.staatsanzeiger.de · +1 more