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MTU increases sales forecast: 300 million euros more expected!
Bad Kissingen: MTU Aero Engines raises sales forecast for 2025, based on positive business development in the civil sector.
MTU increases sales forecast: 300 million euros more expected!
There is a boost for MTU Aero Engines in Munich. The engine manufacturer has raised its sales forecast for the current year and now expects sales of between 8.6 and 8.8 billion euros. This increase of 300 million euros is partly due to the strong demand for spare parts for civil aircraft. Loud Mainpost The company is experiencing positive business development in all areas, especially in maintenance and repair.
Particularly impressive is the expected increase in earnings before interest and taxes, which is expected to rise by more than 20 percent. Previously, an increase had only been forecast in the mid-teens. This shows that MTU obviously has a good handle on the current market conditions.
Market development and global influences
But the challenges cannot be dismissed. MTU also has to deal with the uncertainties of the global customs situation. This could cost the company in the mid to high double-digit million euro range. However, full-year guidance remains in place, subject to these and other potential risks, the company highlighted in a press release. For the first quarter of 2025, the figures are above market expectations and include adjusted sales of 2.092 billion euros, with the majority coming from the MRO segment, which accounts for 1.521 billion euros. A free cash flow of 150 million euros does not go unnoticed.
The impact of exchange rate developments, particularly with regard to the US dollar, are additional factors that influence the sales forecast in euros. A target dollar exchange rate of 1.10 US dollars per euro is the basis for this.
General Aviation Market Analysis
Market leaders such as Safran, General Electric and Rolls-Royce are investing heavily in lower-emission technologies and driving forward the development of fuel-efficient engines. These efforts are not only limited to the civil aviation market, but also to the military segment, in which MTU is also active, albeit on a smaller scale.
Overall, MTU faces exciting times as the aviation engine market adapts to new challenges while experiencing rapid growth in certain areas. Despite the challenges, the company remains optimistic about the future and proves that it is on the right course.