Q4 2025 Kone Oyj Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- KONE Oyj (KNYJF) reported strong order growth, with a 12% increase in Q4, driven by modernization and residential sector expansion.
- The service business became the largest segment, accounting for over 40% of sales, enhancing the company's resilience.
- Adjusted EBIT margin improved by 60 basis points due to a favorable sales mix and operational efficiencies.
- The company achieved significant progress in digital transformation, with over 40% of its maintenance base now connected.
- KONE Oyj (KNYJF) exceeded its sustainability targets, with a notable reduction in scope 3 emissions and recognition in the Corporate Knights ranking of the world's most sustainable companies.
- Challenges in the Chinese construction market led to a decline in elevator and escalator market activity, impacting New Building Solutions.
- Service growth was moderated by strategic actions in China, resulting in a 6% growth rate, which was below expectations.
- The company's cash generation in Q4 was solid but lower compared to the exceptionally strong period in 2024.
- Pricing conditions in China remained challenging, affecting the orders received margin.
- The geopolitical environment continues to pose risks, potentially impacting market activity and financial performance.
Good morning, and welcome to KONE's fourth quarter results call. My name is Natalia Valtasaari. I'm Head of Investor Relations here at KONE. I'm joined today by Philippe Delorme, our President and CEO; and our CFO, Ilkka Hara. So as usual, Philippe will start by talking about the highlights of the quarter of the year, particularly focusing on what's going on in terms of strategy execution and our progress there.
Ilkka will then continue by running through the financials and the outlook, both market and business outlook for the full year. And then Philippe will wrap up, and we'll be ready for your questions. (Operator Instructions) Hopefully, we'll get very active dialogue, and that will enable as many people as possible to participate.
With that, Philippe, please.
Thank you, Natalia, and good morning, everyone. I'm very pleased to be here today presenting our full year results. Let me start by saying that our
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