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Leica Marks 100 Years With Record €600 Million Revenue and Plans Smartphone Debut in Europe

Leica is leveraging renewed global demand to boost its Lux app and Laser-TV projector divisions before debuting a Leica-branded smartphone in Europe.

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Ein Mitarbeiter montiert eine Leica Kamera im Leica Werk in Wetzlar.
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Overview

  • Leica’s fiscal year ending March 2025 revenue neared €600 million, setting a new company record in its centennial year.
  • The company has announced plans to launch its first smartphone featuring Leica optics in the European market.
  • Leica’s new Lux photography app and premium Laser-TV projectors have outperformed expectations, with strong subscription renewals and sales.
  • Recovery in the global camera market has returned to double-digit annual growth, benefiting Leica’s core camera business.
  • With around 2,400 employees, Leica has diversified its offerings to encompass a photography app, laser projectors and smartphone lens partnerships.