Revenue for the quarter was 268.9 mEUR, corresponding to negative organic growth of 1.1% compared to the same period last year. While market conditions remained cautious, Nilfisk maintained a gross margin of 42.0%, in line with target levels, supported by disciplined pricing, favorable product mix, and production footprint optimization.

Jon Sintorn, CEO of Nilfisk, says:
"We delivered solid margins in a challenging quarter, thanks to disciplined execution and a clear focus on customers. We’re starting to see the results of our new operating model being implemented, bringing decision-making closer to the markets. Combined with a strong product pipeline and our ongoing cost initiatives we are on track to improve our business."

Performance by business segment
Nilfisk’s Specialty Business delivered very strong organic growth of 10.8%, driven by robust sales momentum in the US and strong demand for new products. The Specialty Business includes advanced cleaning solutions such as floorcare machines for niche industries, industrial vacuum systems, and equipment tailored for food, pharma, and heavy manufacturing customers who require high-performance, specialized cleaning.

 

The Service Business grew slightly by 0.3%, maintaining stability. The Professional Business saw a decline of 2.4%, mainly due to softer demand in the Americas, while the Consumer Business declined by 5.1% due to muted demand for high-pressure washers.

 

Performance by region
EMEA achieved organic growth of 0.7%, driven by strong commercial execution, new product launches, and more sales and service staff in key markets. Excluding the Consumer Business, EMEA’s growth was 1.8%.

APAC reported moderate organic growth of 2.7%. The Americas declined by 4.9%, impacted by soft demand and reduced production capacity in the US high-pressure washer business, which is now held for sale. Excluding that business, the Americas’ decline was 1.4%, showing sequential improvement. Latin America stood out with very strong growth of 14% in favorable market conditions.

Profitability and outlook
EBITDA before special items was 36.4 mEUR, corresponding to a margin of 13.5%. As announced earlier this year, Nilfisk initiated a cost reduction program in Q2 to protect profitability and support the company’s new operating model, which gives regions more accountability.

 

Nilfisk maintains its full-year outlook for 2025 of organic growth between 1% and 3% and an EBITDA margin before special items between 13% and 14%.

Read the full Q2 2025 Interim Report here

 

 

Press contact
Nynne Jespersen Lee
Head of Group Communications 
T: +45 42310007 
M: njespersen@nilfisk.com 
 
About Nilfisk
Nilfisk was founded in 1906 by the Danish engineer P.A. Fisker. Today the company is a world-leading global provider of professional cleaning equipment and services. More than 90% of sales are to professionals while the remaining part of the business aimed at consumers covers floorcare equipment, vacuum cleaners, and high-pressure washers. 
 
Nilfisk’s products and services are sold in more than 100 countries and produced at 8 manufacturing sites across the globe. The main production facilities are in the US, Mexico, Hungary, Italy, and China. A total of approximately 4,800 employees secured revenue of 1,027.9 mEUR in 2024. The largest single market is the US covering 28% of revenue in 2024, followed by Germany (14%), France (10%), Denmark (7%), and the UK (4%).