Hawesko Holding SE Revises 2026 Financial Forecast

Hamburg, 11 August 2026 – Hawesko Holding SE has updated its financial forecast for 2026 after reviewing July's figures. The company's performance in the third quarter has not met expectations, prompting adjustments to the annual projections. The revised forecast now predicts a revenue decline of 2% to 4%, a shift from the earlier estimate of up to a 2% increase. In 2025, consolidated revenue stood at €622 million.

Operating EBIT, excluding one-off expenses, is now expected to range between €23 million and €26 million, down from the prior expectation of €28 million to €32 million. Anticipated one-off expenses have risen to €4 million. Free cash flow projection is adjusted to €28 million to €33 million, and ROCE is recalculated to between 9% and 11%.

The first half of 2026 recorded a revenue of €274.8 million, a 3.6% decrease from the prior-year period. Despite market challenges, the gross profit margin improved to 45.2%. Hawesko plans to intensify its FOKUS efficiency programme and transform its e-commerce activities.