• ABB Reports Record 2025 Performance, Q4 Orders Surpass $10 Billion
ZURICH, Switzerland – Technology company ABB announced on January 29, 2026, a record financial year for 2025, highlighted by fourth-quarter orders that surpassed $10 billion for the first time in the company’s history.
What is new?
ABB has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, reporting strong growth and improved operational performance. For the full year, the company posted revenues of $33.2 billion and a net income attributable to ABB of $4.7 billion. Basic earnings per share for 2025 rose 21% to $2.59. Based on the performance, the Board of Directors will propose an ordinary dividend of CHF 0.94 per share, an increase from the previous year. The company also announced its intention to launch a new share buyback program of up to $2.0 billion, which will run until January 2027.
Key Details
In the fourth quarter of 2025, ABB’s orders increased by 36% to $10.3 billion, while revenues grew by 13% to $9.1 billion. The operational EBITA margin for the quarter was 17.6%. Cash flow from operating activities reached $1.9 billion. For the full year 2025, orders rose 17% to $36.8 billion, with revenues increasing 9% to $33.2 billion. The company achieved a return on capital employed of 25.3% for the year.
CEO Commentary
CEO Morten Wierod described the fourth quarter as a “strong finish to a record year for ABB” and a “landmark quarter” for exceeding the $10 billion order level. He noted that the strong order development was broad-based across business areas and that internal efficiency gains successfully mitigated inflation. Wierod highlighted increased demand from data centers, citing an extended partnership with Applied Digital and a collaboration with NVIDIA to support next-generation data center architecture. He also referenced a large order for the port of Rotterdam, which will feature shore power systems for container ships. The CEO expressed confidence in achieving updated financial targets for 2026, supported by strong market trends in energy expansion and efficiency.
Company Outlook
For the first quarter of 2026, ABB anticipates comparable revenue growth in the range of 7% to 10% and an increase in the operational EBITA margin year-on-year. For the full-year 2026, the company expects a positive book-to-bill ratio, with comparable revenue growth between 6% and 9%. The operational EBITA margin is also expected to slightly improve year-on-year.
About this company
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.
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