ROME – Italy’s government-backed defense contractor Leonardo announced Thursday that the company anticipates substantial expansion ahead, forecasting increases in contracts, revenue, and core earnings throughout the coming year.
The defense manufacturer projects new orders will climb to approximately 25 billion euros ($28.85 billion), up from the 23.8 billion euros recorded in 2025. Revenue is expected to grow to 21 billion euros, compared to 19.5 billion euros in the previous year.
The company also anticipates its earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA) will reach 2.03 billion euros by year’s end.
In a company statement, the Rome-headquartered firm declared: “The Group is positioned on a path of strong growth, supported by a strengthening of profitability and cash generation.”
Based on the previous year’s financial performance, Leonardo announced plans to distribute a dividend of 0.63 euros per share to shareholders.
