Valeo's 2025 Net Profit Surges 23% as Orders Soar 38%

Valeo recently released its full-year 2025 financial results, reporting annual sales of €20.9 billion, a slight 0.5% increase year-over-year. Operating profit reached €977 million, with the operating margin improving to 4.7%. Net profit surged by 23% year-over-year to €2 billion. Free cash flow hit a record high at €7.56 billion before one-off restructuring costs. Order intake was particularly strong, rising 38% for the full year to €24.6 billion—accelerating to a 47% increase in the second half—and included the company’s first battery energy storage system (BESS) contract valued at $225 million. Valeo will propose a dividend of €0.44 per share at its Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2026. Backed by robust performance, the company has set clear targets for 2026: sales between €20 billion and €21 billion, an operating margin of 4.7%–5.3%, and free cash flow exceeding €4 billion. The CEO stated that the “Leap 2028” strategy is progressing steadily, with Valeo’s technological leadership continuing to strengthen in software-defined vehicles and driver assistance systems.