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Leonardo sees strong growth in 2026, proposes 0.63 euro/share dividend
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 12, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 12, 2026
Quick Summary
Leonardo projects strong 2026 momentum, expecting orders to rise to ~€25 billion (from €23.8 billion in 2025), revenues to €21 billion (from €19.5 billion) and EBITA to €2.03 billion. The board proposes a €0.63/share dividend, continuing its growth-focused financial strategy.
Leonardo Expects Strong Growth and Proposes 0.63 Euro/Share Dividend in 2026
Leonardo's Financial Outlook and Dividend Proposal
Growth Projections for 2026
ROME, March 12 (Reuters) - Italian defence group Leonardo said on Thursday it was "positioned on a path of strong growth", with orders, revenues and core profits set to rise further this year.
Order and Revenue Expectations
The state-controlled group said orders would be up to around 25 billion euros ($28.85 billion) from 23.8 billion euros in 2025 and revenues would rise to 21 billion euros from 19.5 billion euros last year.
Profitability and EBITA Forecast
Earnings before interest taxes and amortisation (EBITA) were expected to increase to 2.03 billion euros by the end of the year, it added.
Company Statement on Growth
"The Group is positioned on a path of strong growth, supported by a strengthening of profitability and cash generation," the Rome-based company said in a statement.
Dividend Proposal
It proposed a divided of 0.63 euros per share on last year's results.
($1 = 0.8666 euros)
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Giulia Segreti in Rome, editing by Alvise Armellini)
Key Takeaways
- •Orders expected to increase ~5% to approximately €25 billion in 2026 from €23.8 billion in 2025; revenues forecast at €21 billion, up from €19.5 billion, and EBITA to reach €2.03 billion. (investing.com)
- •Dividend proposed at €0.63 per share on 2025 results, up from €0.52/share proposed for 2025 results—reflecting stronger profitability and cash generation. (tradingview.com)
- •Leonardo’s robust 2025 results—with €23.8 billion in orders, €19.5 billion in revenues, €1.75 billion EBITA, €1 billion free cash flow and a much-reduced €1 billion net debt—provide strong execution context for the 2026 outlook. (investing.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leonardo sees strong growth in 2026, proposes 0.63 euro/share dividend
1What growth projections did Leonardo announce for 2026?
Leonardo expects orders to rise to around 25 billion euros and revenues to reach 21 billion euros in 2026.
2What dividend has Leonardo proposed for shareholders?
Leonardo proposed a dividend of 0.63 euros per share on last year's results.
3How much will Leonardo's EBITA increase by the end of the year?
Leonardo expects EBITA to increase to 2.03 billion euros by the end of the year.
4What factors are supporting Leonardo's growth path?
The group is supported by strengthening profitability and increased cash generation.
5Where is Leonardo headquartered?
Leonardo is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
