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Leonardo Sees 31% Jump in Orders for Q1 2026

May 6, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Leonardo reports 31% year-over-year jump in new orders to €9 billion.
Revenues grow 7% to €4.4 billion, with EBITA up 33% to €281 million.
Order backlog reaches 56.8 billion, up 23%, with a book-to-bill ratio of 2.0.
Aeronautics orders nearly double on fighters and trainers.

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Strategic Implications

Leonardo's strong Q1 2026 results may indicate a positive trend for the company's core business sectors, suggesting a potential increase in competitiveness in the global aerospace and defense market. The significant jump in orders could also signal a growing demand for Leonardo's products and services, which may benefit the company's future growth and profitability.

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What Happened

Italian Aerospace Group Posts Strong Results Across Core Sectors

Italian aerospace and defense group Leonardo has reported a 31% year-over-year jump in first-quarter 2026 new orders to €9 billion, with profitability rising across its core business sectors. The company announced the results on May 6, 2026, while also confirming its full-year guidance. Revenues grew 7% to €4.4 billion, while EBITA climbed 33% to €281 million, lifting group return on sales to 6.3% from 5.1% a year earlier. This was reported by AeroTime.

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