Overview
- Werder reported a €2.1 million profit for the 2025/26 year with record revenues of €158.3 million and equity boosted to €22.5 million.
- Transfer receipts rose by €17.1 million to €27.8 million and were the main reason for the positive result, with sales including Michael Zetterer and Mio Backhaus and reported add‑on payments linked to Nick Woltemade.
- Core operating income fell in several areas, with matchday revenue at €31.0 million, sponsorship at €29.6 million, TV income at €49.8 million and retail at €9.2 million, reflecting weaker on‑pitch results and no high‑value one‑off events.
- Management acknowledged a structural annual deficit of roughly €15–17 million and set a target to reduce that gap to about €5–10 million by cutting transfer dependence, improving sporting results and growing TV and sponsorship income.
- Short‑term balance was also helped by a €4.0 million expansion of a regional investor consortium and a €1.5 million main‑shareholder injection, while the club continues to pursue a younger, low‑cost squad to build future sporting and saleable value.