Hansgrohe Group reported a slight decline in sales for 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the global construction and sanitary sectors.
The German-based manufacturer generated total revenues of €1.375 billion, down 0.9% compared to 2024. Adjusted for currency effects, however, sales showed a modest increase of 0.9%. Operating profit fell by 7% to €185.9 million, while EBITDA declined by 5.1% to €243.6 million, with margins also slightly down year-on-year.
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According to CEO Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, geopolitical tensions, protectionist trends, and volatile raw material markets continued to shape performance. A slowdown in residential construction, particularly in China, had a notable impact on international business.
While global sales weakened, Hansgrohe reported strong domestic growth in Germany, where revenues rose by 7% to €346.5 million. Europe overall also delivered positive momentum, up 4%. However, this was offset by a 2.8% decline in non-European markets, highlighting ongoing regional imbalances.
For the wider European interiors and bathroom sector, the results underline the continued reliance on stable domestic and regional demand as global uncertainty persists. The downturn in China, in particular, remains a key pressure point for export-oriented manufacturers.
Despite softer financial performance, Hansgrohe maintained its investment strategy, allocating €53.8 million to production, innovation and digital infrastructure. Key developments included the expansion of its European manufacturing network, with a new production site in Serbia supporting a "local for local" supply chain approach aimed at improving efficiency and resilience.
The company also continued to invest in digitalisation, including the migration to SAP S/4HANA and the development of AI-supported applications to optimise processes and collaboration.
Sustainability remains a central pillar of Hansgrohe's strategy. In 2025, the company achieved an EcoVadis Platinum rating and improved its CDP climate score to A-, reflecting progress in resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives.
Looking ahead, Hansgrohe expects stable business performance in 2026, with slight growth in sales and incoming orders. The company will continue to adapt its "Next Level Strategy" to evolving market conditions, with a focus on efficiency programmes and flexible production structures.
As the company enters its 125th anniversary year, the emphasis remains on balancing resilience with long-term growth in an increasingly volatile global market.
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