FACC AG is consistently continuing its successful growth course in the 1st half of 2026 and is increasing revenue by 8.6% year-on-year to EUR 526.3 million (H1 2025: EUR 484.7 million). At the same time, the operating result (EBIT) improved by 38% to EUR 25.3 million (H1 2025: EUR 18.4 million). The EBIT margin increased from 3.8% to 4.8%.
As a result, FACC is not only growing faster than some competitors, but is also improving its profitability in the long term. The CORE efficiency program, which was launched in 2024 and sustainably improves both the cost structure in general and the company's productivity, plays a major role in this.
"We are not only growing in terms of revenue, but at the same time are increasing our profitability in a challenging environment. This shows that our strategy is working. With every improvement in our processes, we are creating the basis for long-term profitable growth and consistently getting closer to our goal of an EBIT margin of over 8%," confirm CEO Robert Machtlinger and CFO Florian Heindl.
Global aviation remains a growth engine
The positive development is driven by continued high global demand for new commercial aircraft. Airbus, Boeing, COMAC and Embraer jointly plan to deliver approximately 1,700 new aircraft to their customers in 2026. At the same time, the airlines' global order backlog now comprises 18,216 firmly ordered aircraft – a production volume that will keep the civil aviation industry busy at a high level for many years to come.
As a development partner and supplier to all major international aircraft and engine manufacturers, FACC benefits directly from this development. Today, almost every modern passenger and business jet contains lightweight components from Upper Austria – from structural components and engine components to high-quality cabin systems, as well as passenger and logistics drones.
120 million euros investment strengthens Upper Austria as a business location
In order to further increase the production rates of all existing projects as well as to open up new customer projects, in the 1st half of 2026, the company has made the decision to invest EUR 120 million in the construction of a new high-tech plant at the St. Martin site (Upper Austria).
At the same time, the company is consistently pushing ahead with digitalization. In the 1st half of 2026, FACC invested a further EUR 6.0 million in automation and digitalization technologies. The aim is to make production processes more efficient, to further increase quality and to continuously reduce the proportion of manual activities.
Strong financial basis creates scope for further growth
In addition to revenue and earnings, the key financial figures also developed positively. Operating cash flow was further improved compared to the previous year. At the same time, net debt decreased significantly from EUR 218.7 million to EUR 182.7 million. In this way, FACC strengthens its financial basis and creates additional leeway for the planned investments and further growth.
Billion in sales expected in 2026
Despite geopolitical uncertainties – especially in the Middle East – the management assesses the market development as "challenging", but still positive for the aviation industry. Based on current demand, the FACC management specifies the outlook for the 2026 financial year.
The management expects revenue growth of between 10% and 15% and thus an annual revenue of over one billion euros for the first time. At the same time, profitability will continue to improve. An EBIT margin of between 5.25% and 6.25% is expected for the year as a whole.
"The aviation industry is on the verge of a growth spurt. It is assumed that the number of air passengers will more than double in the next twenty years. With our investments in new product innovations, capacities, automation and new technologies, we are creating the conditions for FACC to be one of the world's leading development partners to the aviation industry in the future. At the same time, with our investment, we are making a clear commitment both to Upper Austria as a business and industrial location and to the further expansion of our global production network," says CEO Robert Machtlinger.
Half-year key figures 2026 at a glance
- Revenue: EUR 526.3 million (+8.6%)
- EBIT: EUR 25.3 million (+38.0%)
- EBIT margin: 4.8% (H1 2025: 3.8%)
- Investments in automation and digitalization: EUR 6.0 million
- Investment in the new plant in St. Martin: EUR 120 million
- Net debt: EUR 182.7 million (H1 2025: EUR 218.7 million)
- Outlook for 2026: Revenue growth of 10 - 15%, revenue above EUR 1 billion for the first time, EBIT margin 5.25 - 6.25%