Rational AG (RTLLF.PK), a manufacturer of commercial and industrial kitchen equipment, on Thursday reported preliminary fourth-quarter sales revenue of 341 million euros, up 7% from a year earlier.
For the full year, sales revenue increased 6% to 1.260 billion euros from 1.193 billion euros in 2024. Adjusted for negative currency effects, revenue growth was 8%.
The company said its two largest regions—Europe excluding Germany and North America—were key drivers of growth in 2025, with sales rising 9% and 8%, respectively. In North America, Rational said it again outperformed the broader weak market trend. Latin America posted a 6% increase in sales, while Germany recorded growth of 4%. In contrast, Asia saw sales decline around 11% from the previous year.
EBIT, or earnings before financial result and taxes, rose 6% to 333 million euros from the prior year.
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