Strong Sales Growth
Thales achieved a high single-digit sales growth in the first half of the year, primarily driven by the Avionics and Defense segments, with sales up 8.1% to EUR 10.3 billion.
Record Order Intake
The company reported EUR 10.4 billion worth of orders, reflecting a robust demand for Thales products and solutions, with a book-to-bill ratio above 1.
Defense Segment Performance
Defense sales recorded a sharp organic growth of 12.7%, driven by a strong commercial momentum and continuous production ramp-up.
Adjusted EBIT Growth
Adjusted EBIT reached EUR 1.2 billion, showing a solid 12.7% organic growth, with an EBIT margin increase to 12.2%.
Strong Free Cash Flow
H1 2025 witnessed a particularly strong free operational cash flow of EUR 499 million, reflecting a significant improvement in working capital management.