Metso (METSO) CMD 2025 summary

Strategic direction and objectives

• Launched a new five-year growth strategy, “we go beyond,” focused on customer experience, aftermarket share, safety, and sustainability, aiming for #1 or strong #2 positions in core markets and high-margin, aftermarket-intensive solutions.

• Strategy emphasizes regionalization, digitalization, technology leadership, and a customer-centric culture, with significant internal engagement and cultural transformation.

• Portfolio segmented into market leaders (to strengthen), high-margin growth areas (to accelerate), and underperformers (to improve profitability), with divestments and M&A to focus on core and high-potential businesses.

• Prioritizing investments in strategic areas, leveraging a multi-brand, regional approach, and cultivating an engaged workforce to drive innovation and operational excellence.

• Committed to safety and sustainability, with significant emission reductions and high R&D spend on sustainability projects.

Financial targets and capital allocation

• Revised 2028 financial targets: annual sales growth (CAGR) above 7%, adjusted EBITA margin above 18%, net debt/EBITDA below 1.5x, and dividend payout of at least 50% of EPS.

• Achieved or nearing previous targets, with 2024 adjusted EBITA margin at 16.5% and dividend payout at 63%.

• Sales growth to be driven by 5-6% organic and 1-2% bolt-on acquisitions, assuming 4% market growth in both Aggregates and Minerals.

• R&D investment at €61 million (2.6% of sales in H1/25), focused on technology leadership, digitalization, and sustainability.

• Capital allocation priorities: dividends, organic growth, bolt-on M&A, and additional shareholder distributions if excess capital remains.

Aggregates and minerals business development

• Holds #1 or #1-2 market positions globally in key aggregates and minerals markets, with a segment-focused strategy to boost aftermarket share and regional presence.

• Aggregates segment targets above 17% adjusted EBITA margin by 2028, leveraging digital services, product innovation, and multi-brand synergies.

• Minerals segment targets above 20% EBITA margin by 2028, focusing on high aftermarket intensity, energy transition minerals, and technology leadership.

• Aftermarket growth accelerated by digitalization, predictive maintenance, and expanded service networks, with aftermarket share at 66% in Minerals and a target of 70% by 2028.

• R&D and digital investments drive new product launches, enhanced customer experience, and recurring revenue streams.