HENSOLDT Experiences Robust Growth in H1 2026

HENSOLDT, a high-tech European defense company, reported significant growth in the first half of 2026. The company doubled its order intake to 2,812 million euros, surpassing last year's 1,405 million euros, primarily driven by contracts from Germany and other European nations. The order backlog set a record at 10,356 million euros.

Revenue increased by 23.6% to 1,167 million euros, with substantial contributions from the Optronics and Sensors segments. Adjusted EBITDA saw a 28.5% rise to 137 million euros, reflecting a 11.8% margin improvement. The book-to-bill ratio improved to 2.4x, indicating solid business growth.

CEO Oliver Dörre emphasized the importance of industrial execution to convert these orders into capabilities. CFO Christian Ladurner highlighted the focus on translating the high order volume into reliable and profitable revenue.