Vaisala orders rise 11% driven by record industrial demand
Vaisala Corporation's Q2 2026 results show robust growth with orders up 11% to EUR 137.4 million and net sales increasing 4% to EUR 151.4 million. The EBITA margin improved to 14.6%, supported by record demand in Industrial Measurements and double-digit growth in Xweather. For H1 2026, net sales totaled EUR 288.5 million with an EBITA of EUR 42.8 million. The company maintains its full-year 2026 guidance of EUR 600–630 million in net sales and EUR 95–110 million in EBITA.
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Vaisala Corporation reported strong order growth for the second quarter of 2026, driven by record-high demand in its Industrial Measurements business area. Orders received increased 11% to EUR 137.4 million, while net sales rose 4% to EUR 151.4 million. Profitability improved, with EBITA growing to EUR 22.1 million, representing a 14.6% margin, up from 13.5% in the prior year. The company closed the period with an order book of EUR 198.9 million, a 7% increase compared to the end of 2025.
Financial Performance
For the first half of 2026, Vaisala recorded orders received of EUR 264.9 million, an 8% increase year-on-year. Net sales for the period reached EUR 288.5 million, up 3%. EBITA for the six-month period stood at EUR 42.8 million, with a margin of 14.8%. Earnings per share for the half-year increased to EUR 0.78 from EUR 0.63 in the previous year. Cash flow from operating activities surged 48% to EUR 48.9 million.
Key Financial Figures (EUR million)
| Metric | 4-6/2026 | 4-6/2025 | Change | 1-6/2026 | 1-6/2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orders received | 137.4 | 124.1 | 11% | 264.9 | 245.6 | 8% |
| Net sales | 151.4 | 145.0 | 4% | 288.5 | 280.6 | 3% |
| EBITA | 22.1 | 19.6 | — | 42.8 | 40.0 | — |
| % of net sales | 14.6 | 13.5 | — | 14.8 | 14.3 | — |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 20.2 | 16.9 | — | 39.0 | 34.8 | — |
| Earnings per share | 0.41 | 0.30 | 34% | 0.78 | 0.63 | 24% |
Business Segment Performance
The Industrial Measurements business area achieved record-high order intake and net sales, with orders increasing 26% compared to the previous year. Net sales in this segment grew 10%, led by the APAC region. The Xweather business area continued its double-digit growth, with net sales rising 13% and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reaching EUR 58.0 million. The Weather, Energy, and Environment business area experienced a slow quarter in project orders, resulting in decreased order intake, though net sales remained close to the previous year's level.
Outlook and Guidance
Vaisala confirmed its business outlook for 2026. The company estimates full-year net sales will be in the range of EUR 600–630 million and EBITA will be between EUR 95–110 million, excluding potential significant changes in market conditions. Industrial markets are expected to grow, driven by data center and semiconductor industries, while mature meteorology and aviation markets are anticipated to remain stable compared to 2025 year-end levels.
How will Vaisala manage the conversion of its record order book into revenue given the slower project orders in the Weather, Energy, and Environment segment?
What specific strategies is Vaisala employing to sustain double-digit growth in the Xweather business area following the significant increase in Annual Recurring Revenue?
To what extent will the anticipated growth in data center and semiconductor industries drive the Industrial Measurements segment's performance in the second half of 2026?
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