Siemens shares rose 3.4% following Q2 results that demonstrated solid order momentum and robust growth in digital businesses, particularly data centers and software, which clearly outperformed expectations.
- Orders grew 18% year-over-year to EUR 24.1 billion, lifting backlog to a record EUR 124 billion with broad double-digit growth across all core businesses.
- Digital Industries' software segment delivered a strong 14% revenue increase, while Smart Infrastructure’s electrification business surged 18%, driven by triple-digit order growth in the data center vertical.
- Group revenue rose 6%, supported by growth across all regions, led by a 10% increase in the Americas and 21% revenue growth in India.
- Industrial business profit margin remained robust at 15.4%, despite headwinds from U.S. tariffs in Mobility and currency pressures of 80 basis points expected to ease in H2.
- Free cash flow improved sequentially to EUR 1.7 billion; the company confirmed full-year guidance with some segment-level adjustments, maintaining confidence in its strategic growth levers including AI and vertical integration.
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