Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

Global Banking and Finance Review is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

Home > Finance > ABB gives confident outlook for 2026, launches $2 billion buyback

ABB gives confident outlook for 2026, launches $2 billion buyback

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review

Posted on January 29, 2026

2 min read

Last updated: January 29, 2026

ABB gives confident outlook for 2026, launches $2 billion buyback - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review

Tags:Financial performance financial community corporate profits investment managers financial management

Quick Summary

ABB reports strong Q4 earnings, launches a $2 billion buyback, and sets ambitious growth targets for 2026.

ABB Confidently Projects 2026 Growth with $2 Billion Buyback Plan

ABB's Financial Performance and Future Outlook

By John Revill

Strong Q4 Earnings

ZURICH, Jan 29 (Reuters) - ABB on Thursday said it was feeling confident about 2026 as it reported fourth quarter earnings slightly ahead of forecasts and launched a new $2 billion share buyback.

Record Annual Results

The maker of electrification systems and electrical motors said its operational EBITA rose 19% to $1.58 billion, ahead of forecasts for $1.54 billion in a company-gathered consensus.

2026 Growth Projections

Revenues rose 13% to $9.05 billion, beating forecasts for $8.73 billion. The figures did not include the contribution from ABB's robots business the company is selling.

"Q4 was a strong finish to a record year for ABB," said ABB CEO Morten Wierod in a statement.

"We lead in markets with strong secular trends and we will further build on our ABB Way operating model, which gives me confidence in our updated financial targets and that 2026 will be yet another all-time-high result."

ABB's full year orders of $36.77 billion, revenues of $33.22 billion and operating EBITA profit margin of 19% were all record annual results for the company, it said.

For 2026, ABB said it is aiming for comparable revenue growth of 6-9% and further improvement in its operating EBITA margin.

(Reporting by John Revill, editing by Ariane Luthi and Friederike Heine)

Key Takeaways

•ABB reports strong Q4 earnings, surpassing forecasts.
•The company launches a $2 billion share buyback.
•ABB sets ambitious growth targets for 2026.
•Record annual results achieved in 2023.
•CEO expresses confidence in ABB's future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions about ABB gives confident outlook for 2026, launches $2 billion buyback

1What is EBITA?

EBITA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization. It is a measure of a company's operating performance and profitability, excluding the effects of capital structure and tax rates.

2What is operational growth?

Operational growth refers to the increase in a company's ability to produce goods or services efficiently, leading to higher earnings and profitability over time.

ABB's Financial Performance and Future Outlook

By John Revill

Strong Q4 Earnings

ZURICH, Jan 29 (Reuters) - ABB on Thursday said it was feeling confident about 2026 as it reported fourth quarter earnings slightly ahead of forecasts and launched a new $2 billion share buyback.

Record Annual Results

The maker of electrification systems and electrical motors said its operational EBITA rose 19% to $1.58 billion, ahead of forecasts for $1.54 billion in a company-gathered consensus.

2026 Growth Projections

Revenues rose 13% to $9.05 billion, beating forecasts for $8.73 billion. The figures did not include the contribution from ABB's robots business the company is selling.

"Q4 was a strong finish to a record year for ABB," said ABB CEO Morten Wierod in a statement.

ABB's full year orders of $36.77 billion, revenues of $33.22 billion and operating EBITA profit margin of 19% were all record annual results for the company, it said.

For 2026, ABB said it is aiming for comparable revenue growth of 6-9% and further improvement in its operating EBITA margin.

(Reporting by John Revill, editing by Ariane Luthi and Friederike Heine)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is EBITA?

EBITA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization. It is a measure of a company's operating performance and profitability, excluding the effects of capital structure and tax rates.

2What is operational growth?

Operational growth refers to the increase in a company's ability to produce goods or services efficiently, leading to higher earnings and profitability over time.