Rational AG Reports Robust Growth and Confirms 2026 Profit Forecast

Rational AG, based in Landsberg am Lech, has announced a 6% increase in sales revenue for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 332.2 million euros. After nine months, sales revenues totaled 973.7 million euros, with a currency-adjusted growth of 7%. The EBIT margin for the third quarter stood at 27.5%, slightly up from 26.8% in the preceding months.

European markets significantly contributed to this growth, with Germany and other European regions showing strong sales increases. In North America, sales rose by 5%, and Latin America showed a robust 19% increase. However, sales in Asia decreased by 3%, affected by challenges in China.

The iCombi product line grew by 5%, while iVario rose by 10%. Rational confirmed its full-year profit forecast, expecting an EBIT margin of 26 to 27%. The company's employee numbers rose to 2,920, emphasizing growth in customer-oriented functions.