Barco Key question ahead: Is the order slowdown temporary?
Barco's FY25 results were broadly in line with market expectations, demonstrating the company's ability to grow sales and margins despite a challenging macro environment. However, the performance also revealed vulnerabilities—most notably a significant decline in order intake and a sharp reduction in the order book, both of which signal weakening forward demand and warrant close attention.
Cinema was the strongest division, while Healthcare underperformed. EBITDA slightly exceeded expectations, primarily due to cost savings rather than operational leverage, as gross margins came in below fore...