Villeroy & Boch has posted a robust 12.1% revenue increase in the first half of 2025, reaching €725.8 million. The company attributes this growth primarily to its strategic acquisition of Ideal Standard and a sharper international focus, particularly within the EMEA region and fittings segment.
The Group’s operating result (EBIT) rose by 3.2% year-on-year to €47.8 million. Overall Group EBIT saw a notable boost, climbing to €38.5 million thanks to an improved non-operating result.
The first six months of 2025 have confirmed the success of the company’s strategic repositioning. “Despite the continuing global slowdown in consumer spending, we can see that the consistent implementation of the Villeroy & Boch Group’s strategic realignment is paying off,” said CEO Gabi Schupp.
“This year, important steps include creating synergies in production and focusing on our core business and our main brands.”
As part of this focused approach, Villeroy & Boch divested its Gustavsberg and Vatette brands to Finnish manufacturer Oras Group, reinforcing its commitment to the core brands – Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard. In parallel, the Group has invested further in production capabilities, particularly in the fittings segment.
Bathroom & Wellness Sees Double-Digit Growth
The Bathroom & Wellness division delivered a strong performance, with revenue rising by 15.7% to €594.0 million. This uplift was mainly driven by growth in the fittings business, which added €41.8 million, and a 21.7% increase in the EMEA region.
Operating EBIT in this division climbed 3.6% to €47.0 million, confirming the impact of strategic investments and focused portfolio management.
Dining & Lifestyle Maintains Steady Performance
The Dining & Lifestyle division recorded revenue of €130.4 million, slightly below the prior year due to extraordinary licence income in 2024. When adjusted for this one-off effect, revenue grew by 0.8%.
Notably, the project business for premium hotels and restaurants grew by 23.5%, while business with stationary retail partners improved by 9.6%. EBIT for the division remained stable at €4.8 million.
Full-Year Outlook Adjusted Amid Market Uncertainty
The Group remains cautious in its outlook due to persistent volatility in the global market, ongoing trade tensions, and unpredictable US tariff policy.
Following the 11 July 2025 agreement to sell its Northern European operations (Gustavsberg and Vatette) to Oras Group, Villeroy & Boch has revised its full-year forecast. The company now expects consolidated revenue to increase in the low to mid-single-digit range, with operating EBIT remaining on par with 2024 levels.