LION E-Mobility AG (LION; ISIN: CH0560888270), a manufacturer of battery packs for electric mobility and energy storage, reported preliminary results for the 2025 financial year showing significant growth and profitability improvements. Total revenue reached EUR 28.3 million, a 68% increase from EUR 16.9 million in 2024. EBITDA improved to EUR 7.5 million from a loss of EUR 3.6 million in the prior year, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 26.4%. Net profit also turned positive at EUR 3.0 million, compared to a loss of EUR 6.6 million in 2024.
The growth was primarily fueled by a strong recovery in market demand for batteries, especially from bus manufacturers. The company attributed its improved EBITDA to sustained revenue momentum, favorable procurement conditions, and consistent cost and efficiency measures. Operating cash flow also saw a substantial improvement, reaching EUR 7.7 million versus EUR -6.5 million in 2024, confirming the company's sustainable turnaround and providing a solid foundation for further profitable growth.
Dr. Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility AG, commented: "We are very pleased with our strong and significant progress achieved throughout 2025. The substantial increase in revenue and the marked improvement in EBITDA reflect the recovery in market demand as well as the strength of our product portfolio and execution capabilities. The current momentum in the global battery market provides a solid foundation for continued growth going forward."
In the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) segment, LION continues to make strong progress. Following the successful sale of its first project, the company's BESS pipeline is expanding steadily, including in Italy, and LION has considerably strengthened its BESS sales team to meet market demand.
LION has also successfully delivered its new NMC+ battery pack prototypes to customers for testing, confirming market readiness and performance under operational conditions. With a best-in-class gravimetric energy density of 53 kWh, the NMC+ battery pack establishes a new technological pillar for LION's mobile market portfolio and forms the basis for further scaling and industrialization.
Looking ahead to 2026, LION expects continued growth with revenue above EUR 35 million and again a strongly positive EBITDA. However, in Q2 2026, battery pack production will be temporarily impacted by a planned two-month factory shutdown for conversion works, with operations resuming at the end of June. The new production lines will focus on battery packs with high-performance NMC+ battery cells, so a significant portion of 2026 revenues is expected in the second half of the year. Increasing demand in the BESS and defense sectors provides additional growth opportunities. LION is currently working on several defense-related inquiries, including a collaboration with Mandrill Engineering, where LION Smart's high-performance battery technology powers an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for reliable performance and extended mission capabilities.
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