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TKMS Posts First Standalone Results With Record Backlog as Submarine Orders Surge

Fresh Norwegian submarine orders are pushing the newly listed yard to expand capacity despite cautious guidance.

Overview

  • For FY 2024/25, TKMS reported revenue of €2.2 billion, adjusted EBIT of €131 million, net profit of €108 million, and a record order backlog of €18.2 billion.
  • Norway confirmed two additional 212CD submarines and lifted its defense budget by NOK 46 billion, taking the binational program to 12 boats with six for Norway and six for Germany.
  • TKMS will invest about €200 million to launch a pressure‑hull production line in Wismar, with hiring planned to scale the site from roughly 300 toward up to 1,500 employees to accelerate deliveries.
  • Management is in talks to acquire neighboring German Naval Yards in Kiel, with a decision expected within weeks, as it positions TKMS as a consolidation hub in European naval shipbuilding.
  • Guidance calls for adjusted EBIT of €100–150 million next year and a dividend payout of 30–50% starting with FY 2025/26, while the company tightens yard security after drone overflights and Germany’s maritime coordinator urges faster, more domestic procurement.