Vienna, April 28, 2026 Strabag profit surge 2025 Austria’s largest construction company, Strabag, announced a significant 15% increase in EBITDA to €1.88 billion for 2025, defying broader economic headwinds.
Financial Performance Highlights
Strabag’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose to €1.88 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year growth. The company’s EBITDA margin reached a historic milestone, climbing to 10.1% from 9.4% the previous year. Net profit also saw an 11% increase, reaching €916.28 million, while earnings per share (EPS) grew by 8% to €7.94.
Revenue expanded by 7% to €18.7 billion, with construction output rising 6% to €20.4 billion. The company’s order backlog surpassed €30 billion for the first time, reflecting a 24% increase. Strabag’s board proposed raising the dividend from €2.50 to €2.90 per share, signaling confidence in sustained profitability.
CEO Stefan Kratochwill attributed the strong results to strategic expansions, stating, *"With our market entry into Australia, the expansion of our water infrastructure business, and solutions for affordable housing, we have taken decisive steps—while simultaneously delivering a strong operational result."*
Strategic Expansions and Workforce Growth
Strabag’s global workforce grew from 78,174 to 80,211 full-time equivalent employees, underscoring its expanding operations. The company emphasized its focus on long-term, localized procurement strategies, noting it follows *"a locally and long-term oriented procurement policy with longer-term framework agreements."*