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Latest Quarterly Financial Highlights (H1 / Q2 2026)

Leonardo S.p.A.reported financial results for the first half and second quarter of 2026, driven by defense spending across Europe and execution across core divisions:

New Orders & Backlog:New order intake surged to €16.3 billion (+44.6% YoY reported; +38.8% on a like-for-like basis), achieving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.6x.The total order backlog reached approximately €59.0 billion (+30% YoY), providing more than 2.6 years of production visibility.
Revenues:Group revenues reached €10.0 billion, up 12.2% YoY reported (+8.2% like-for-like; approximately +10% excluding foreign exchange headwinds at Leonardo DRS).
EBITA & Margins:EBITA climbed 34.3% YoY to €780 million (+25.8% like-for-like), lifting Return on Sales (ROS) by 130 basis points to 7.8% (compared to 6.5% in H1 2025).
Adjusted Net Result:Net adjusted profit jumped 74.4% YoY to €476 million, supported by operating leverage and lower net financing costs.
Free Operating Cash Flow (FOCF): Seasonal cash absorption improved by 39.0% YoY to -€249 million (from -€408 million in H1 2025), even after absorbing a €113 million NH90 settlement payment and higher tax outflows.
Net Financial Debt:Net debt increased to €3.25 billion (up 49.5% YoY), reflecting the €1.6 billion cash outlay for the acquisition of Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) completed at the end of Q1 2026.

Segment and Geographic Revenue Breakdown

Revenue by Business Division:

Defence Electronics & Security (c. 52% of revenues):The group’s primary revenue and earnings driver, encompassing European land and naval defense electronics, sensors, radar systems, optronics, and Leonardo DRS in the United States.Division revenues rose 15% in Europe and 7% at DRS in constant currency, supported by missile electronics (MBDA) and radar sensor partnerships.
Helicopters (c. 26% of revenues): Covers commercial and military rotorcraft platforms (AW139, AW149, AW169, AW189, and AW101) alongside fleet support and training. Deliveries increased to 81 units (up from 72 in H1 2025), with revenue expanding 4% YoY and margins tracking toward an annual ROS target of 9.2%.
Aircraft / Aeronautics (c. 15% of revenues): Encompasses combat and trainer aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter Typhoon, C-27J Spartan, M-346 advanced jet trainer, and development of the GCAP/Tempest 6th-generation platform. Division performance was anchored by M-346 orders from Austria and Italy, alongside ongoing Eurofighter assembly.
Aerostructures (c. 4% of revenues): Focuses on aerostructures manufacturing, notably composite fuselage sections for the Boeing 787 and regional ATR turboprops. Revenues increased 44% YoY due to Boeing 787 rate increases, narrowing segment operating losses by approximately €50 million.
Cyber & Security Solutions and Space (c. 3% of revenues): Cyber activities expanded 17% in revenues on rising enterprise and defense cybersecurity software demand. Space operations (primarily channeled through Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space joint ventures) contributed to earnings via payload engineering and earth observation infrastructure.
Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV): Consolidated effective April 1, 2026, IDV generated €0.4 billion in Q2 revenue and added €5.6–€6.0 billion to the group backlog across tactical wheeled armor (Centauro II, Freccia) and specialized defense logistics vehicles.

Geographic Distribution:

Continental Europe & Italy (c. 45%–48%): Italy accounts for roughly 18%–20%, while broader European NATO states comprise 26%–28%. Demand is sustained by national fleet modernization, joint defense initiatives, and air defense procurement.
North America (c. 26%–28%): Centered on Leonardo DRS operations supplying the US Navy (Columbia-class electric drive systems, naval power conversion) and US Army tactical network programs.
United Kingdom (c. 11%–13%):Driven by helicopter maintenance, sensor suites, and increased UK defense commitments (£8.6 billion allocated across the GCAP combat aircraft program).
Rest of the World (c. 13%–15%): International exports across the Middle East, Latin America (e.g., Brazilian Army Centauro II contracts), and the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Developments, Upcoming Catalysts, and Full-Year Outlook

Key Operational Developments This Quarter:

Consolidation of IDV:Finalized the €1.6 billion acquisition of Iveco Defence Vehicles, establishing Leonardo as an integrated European land-systems supplier alongside its naval and aerospace franchises.
Aerostructures Turnaround: Benefited from the Boeing 787 output ramp from 7 to 8 fuselages per month, tracking toward 10 per month by year-end, validating the path toward division breakeven by 2028.
Execution on Strategic Flagships: Secured key milestones on the UK New Medium Helicopter (AW149) program and expanded orders for European missile defense systems (SAMP/T) through MBDA.

Key Factors to Watch Next Quarter:

Second-Half Cash Conversion: Leonardo historically collects a disproportionate share of client milestones in Q4; tracking H2 working capital normalization will determine if full-year debt targets are met.
IDV Operational Synergy & Margin Target: Monitoring integration execution to sustain the targeted 11% standalone ROS across IDV’s nine-month consolidation window.
Aerostructures Strategic Partnership: Management is actively seeking an industrial joint venture partner for the Aerostructures division to deconsolidate capital expenditures while maintaining supply continuity to Boeing.
Industrial Plan Review: Management flagged that an updated medium-term industrial roadmap will be drafted toward late 2026/early 2027 to incorporate accelerated European defense spending targets.

Upgraded Full-Year 2026 Guidance:

New Orders: Raised to c. €28.2 billion (from c. €26.2 billion).
Revenues: Reconfirmed at c. €22.1 billion (including 9 months of IDV).
EBITA: Raised to c. €2.21 billion (from c. €2.15 billion), bringing targeted ROS to a double-digit 10.0% a year ahead of the original plan.
Free Operating Cash Flow: Raised to c. €1.37 billion (from c. €1.32 billion).
Net Debt: Lowered to c. €2.2 billion by year-end (from previous guidance of €2.3 billion).

Three-Month Stock Performance and Market Analysis

Three-Month Share Price Trend (June – September 2026):

Early June 2026: Leonardo shares traded steadily near €52.30.
Late June 2026 Pullback: The stock experienced a sharp contraction, touching a period low of €46.06 on June 29 (-12.0% over three weeks).
July – Mid-August 2026 Rally: The stock staged a sustained recovery, breaking above €55 following the July 30 release of H1 results and the guidance upgrade, reaching a multi-month high of €59.90 on August 14 (+30.0% from the June lows).
Late August – Early September 2026: Shares underwent consolidation and profit-taking across the European aerospace and defense basket, settling around €50.20 as of September 7–8, 2026.

Market Drivers Behind Price Movements:

Guidance Upgrade & Double-Digit Margin Target:The primary positive catalyst was the July 30 announcement lifting 2026 guidance across orders, EBITA, and cash flow, demonstrating that cost discipline and contract execution are generating double-digit ROS faster than expected.
Broader European Defense Valuations: Mid-year volatility reflected sector-wide valuation reassessments across European defense primes following extended multi-year rallies, alongside macro concerns regarding debt-funded defense budgets.
M&A Leverage Absorption:The €1.6 billion cash purchase of IDV pushed net debt to €3.25 billion in H1, briefly dampening investor sentiment until management demonstrated strong cash generation visibility toward the €2.2 billion year-end target.

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Leonardo – 2026Q2 Earnings

Latest Quarterly Financial Highlights (H1 / Q2 2026)

Segment and Geographic Revenue Breakdown

Key Developments, Upcoming Catalysts, and Full-Year Outlook

Three-Month Stock Performance and Market Analysis

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