
In the first three quarters of 2025, the HOMAG Group recorded a
significant increase in earnings due to the cost reductions
realised. The continued weak market development in the furniture
industry is reflected in the declining order intake and a slight
reduction in sales.
The HOMAG Group’s order intake decreased by 9 percent to EUR 939
million in the first nine months of 2025 (previous year: EUR
1,031 million). “Added to the already subdued market environment
in the furniture sector was the uncertainty caused by trade
policy turbulence. Against this backdrop, an increasing number
of investment projects by customers from the furniture industry
were postponed,” explains CEO Dr. Daniel Schmitt. “In contrast,
the upward trend continued in production facilities for timber
house construction. After years of subdued demand during the
construction crisis, an increasing number of smaller and larger
projects are being awarded again.”
Sales declined slightly in the first three quarters of 2025 to
EUR 1,026 million (previous year: EUR 1,055 million).
Nevertheless, HOMAG was able to improve EBIT before
extraordinary effects by 53 percent to EUR 53.6 million
(previous year: EUR 35.0 million). This positive earnings
development is primarily due to cost reductions resulting from
the personnel measures implemented. The slight growth in the
service business also had a positive effect.
Dr. Daniel Schmitt: “We have significantly increased our
earnings resilience and are therefore much better able to
compensate for the consequences of the market weakness. HOMAG
has become more robust and is well equipped to return to
profitable growth when demand picks up.” The number of employees
decreased to 6,579 as of September 30, 2025.
Company Background
The HOMAG Group is the world's leading provider of integrated
solutions for production in the woodworking industry and
woodworking shops. Its 13 specialized production sites, about 20
Group-owned sales and service companies, and approximately 60
exclusive sales partners worldwide make the company a unique
system provider. Backed by a workforce of around 7,000 employees
the HOMAG Group offers its customers solutions for digitized
production, based on digital data continuity from point of sale
through the entire production process, combined with a
comprehensive software suite. In addition, the open ecosystem "tapio"
(open Internet-of-Things platform) maps the data flow along the
entire value chain of the timber industry. The HOMAG Group has
been majority-owned by the Dürr Group since October 2014.
Source:
homag.com