Rieter H1 FY26 net loss widens to CHF 54.9 million; sales more than double to CHF 576.7 million

(AWP Alliance News) - Rieter posted a net loss of CHF 54.9 million for the first half of 2026, widening from CHF 20 million a year earlier, while operating EBIT swung to a loss of CHF 6.3 million from a profit of CHF 4.3 million. Order intake climbed 56% to CHF 554.1 million, while sales more than doubled to CHF 576.7 million, boosted by the first-time consolidation of Barmag.

Free cash flow fell to CHF 96.3 million negative from CHF 36.7 million negative on the net loss and higher net working capital for deliveries due in the second half. Rieter confirmed its 2026 outlook for sales of CHF 1.3 billion to CHF 1.5 billion with an operating EBIT margin of 0% to 3%, while targeting at least CHF 20 million of synergies from the Barmag deal by end-2028.

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