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title: "Rheinmetall H1 FY26 operating profit jumps 74% to EUR 786 million; revenue rises 39% to EUR 5.2 billion"
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description: "Rheinmetall reported H1 FY26 operating profit surged 74% to EUR 786 million, with revenue up 39% to EUR 5.2 billion. Operating margin widened to 15%, and EPS reached EUR 8.43. However, operating free cash flow dropped to -EUR 1.62 billion due to inventory buildup and investments. While nominations rose 28% to EUR 16.2 billion and backlog hit EUR 80.5 billion, the full-year revenue outlook was cut by EUR 300 million following the F126 frigate cancellation."
datetime: "2026-08-06T05:31:34.000Z"
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# Rheinmetall H1 FY26 operating profit jumps 74% to EUR 786 million; revenue rises 39% to EUR 5.2 billion

-   Rheinmetall H1 2026 revenue rose 39% to EUR 5.2 billion; operating result climbed 74% to EUR 786 million. \* Operating margin widened 2.9 percentage points to 15%; earnings per share from continuing operations increased to EUR 8.43. \* Operating free cash flow worsened to -EUR 1.62 billion due to shifted customer prepayments, inventory build and sustained investment. \* Nomination rose 28% to EUR 16.2 billion; backlog increased to EUR 80.5 billion as defense demand remained strong. \* 2026 revenue outlook cut by EUR 300 million on the F126 frigate cancellation; forecast range now EUR 13.7 billion-EUR 14.2 billion. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rheinmetall AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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