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Rheinmetall aims to quintuple sales in 2030 on high demand

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Posted on November 18, 2025

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BERLIN (Reuters) -Rheinmetall, which has surged amid Europe's renewed interest in defence, is aiming for sales of around 50 billion euros ($58.01 billion) and an operating margin of more than 20% by

Rheinmetall Targets 500% Sales Growth by 2030 Amid Defense Demand

Rheinmetall's Strategic Growth Plans

BERLIN (Reuters) -Rheinmetall, whose fortunes have surged amid Europe's renewed interest in defence, aims to quintuple sales by the start of the next decade, the German company said on Tuesday.

The group guided for sales of around 50 billion euros ($58 billion) - five times its 2024 revenue of 9.8 billion euros - and an operating margin of more than 20% by 2030 during a presentation for its Capital Markets Day.

Shares were up 1.7% as of 0850 GMT.

New Divisions and Market Focus

Rheinmetall also announced a new structure from next year, including a new naval segment that it said has a 2030 sales potential of 5 billion euros.

M&A Activities and Future Prospects

Rheinmetall, which said on Tuesday it plans to grow through M&A activity in the coming years, recently announced the takeover of the Luerssen Group's warship division, NVL.

CEO Armin Papperger said during the presentation that he hopes the naval division will be ready in January.

The other new divisions include Air Defence, showing the company's increased focus on drones, as well as Digital.

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(Reporting by Miranda Murray and Matthias Inverardi, Editing by Madeline Chambers and Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Rheinmetall aims to quintuple sales by 2030.
  • New naval segment with 5 billion euros potential.
  • Plans for growth through M&A activities.
  • Shares increased by 1.7% following the announcement.
  • Focus on drones and digital divisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M&A?
M&A stands for mergers and acquisitions, which refers to the process of consolidating companies or assets through various types of financial transactions.
What is a sales growth target?
A sales growth target is a specific goal set by a company to increase its sales revenue over a defined period, often expressed as a percentage.
What is an operating margin?
An operating margin is a financial metric that shows the percentage of revenue that remains after covering operating expenses, indicating the efficiency of a company.
What is a corporate strategy?
A corporate strategy is a plan that outlines how a company will achieve its goals and objectives, including decisions on resource allocation and market positioning.

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