GEA Group Future Growth
Future criteria checks 1/6
GEA Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.8% and 4.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 12.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 19.5% in 3 years.
Key information
11.8%
Earnings growth rate
12.22%
EPS growth rate
| Machinery earnings growth | 24.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.9% |
| Future return on equity | 19.48% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 05 Jun 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
G1A: Rising Dividend Stream Will Support Stronger Long Term Margins
Analysts have kept their GEA Group price target steady at €78.00. They point to only very small tweaks in discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any major shift in the core outlook.Narrative Update • May 18
G1A: Higher Dividend Payout Will Support Stronger Long Term Margins
Analysts now set a refreshed fair value estimate for GEA Group at €78.0, up from €75.0. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Shareholders approved a dividend increase at the April 29, 2026 Annual General Meeting, lifting the payout from €1.15 to €1.30 per share, with payment scheduled for May 5, 2026 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 14
Analysts Are Updating Their GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:G1A) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:G1A ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...
Narrative Update • May 03
G1A: Outlook Will Stay Firm As Higher Dividend Proposal Supports Fairness
Analysts have kept their €65.35 fair value unchanged for GEA Group, with small adjustments to assumptions like discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E contributing to a steady view on the stock's long-term valuation. What's in the News At the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board plan to propose a dividend of €1.30 per share for the 2025 financial year, compared with €1.15 per share for 2024 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 18
G1A: Outlook Will Stay Firm As Higher Dividend And EPS Guidance Support Fairness
Analysts have nudged their price target for GEA Group slightly higher to €65.35 from €65.10, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively support a marginally richer valuation. What's in the News GEA Group plans to propose a dividend of €1.30 per share for the 2025 financial year at the Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2026, compared with €1.15 per share for 2024, according to meeting documents (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 04
G1A: Rich Multiple And Lower Margin Outlook Will Keep Shares Stretched
GEA Group’s updated analyst price target remains at €54.00. Analysts point to modestly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support keeping the target unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 21
G1A: Outlook Will Stay Firm As Dividend And EPS Guidance Support Fairness
Analysts now set a revised price target of €65.10 for GEA Group, compared with the prior €63.86. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 06
G1A: Outlook Will Stay Firm As Earnings Guidance Supports Fair Valuation
Analysts have raised their price target on GEA Group to €63.86 from €61.54, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News GEA Group issued earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025, with reported earnings per share expected in a range of €2.60 to €2.70.Narrative Update • Feb 19
G1A: Higher 2025 EPS Guidance Will Support Stronger Long Term Margins
Analysts have nudged their price target on GEA Group up by €1 to €75, reflecting slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate. What's in the News GEA Group issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2025, with reported EPS expected in a range of €2.60 to €2.70, compared with €2.30 in the previous year (company guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 05
G1A: Earnings Guidance And Margin Assumptions Will Likely Keep Shares Overstretched
Analysts have kept their price target for GEA Group steady at €54.00, pointing to only minor model adjustments around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a change in their overall view of the shares. What's in the News GEA Group issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2025, with reported Earnings per Share expected in a range of €2.60 to €2.70, compared with €2.30 in the previous year (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 29
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:G1A) Shares
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:G1A ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.4x might make it look like a sell...Narrative Update • Jan 22
G1A: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Likely Leave Shares Looking Overstretched
Analysts have raised their price target for GEA Group from €50.00 to €54.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly different forward P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News GEA Group confirmed earnings guidance for 2025, indicating it anticipates organic revenue growth between 2.0% and 4.0% for the financial year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 07
G1A: Confirmed 2025 Guidance Will Support Stronger Long Term Profit Margins
Analysts have kept their price target for GEA Group steady at €74.00. Their stance is supported by updated assumptions that show slightly adjusted revenue growth, profit margin expectations and future P/E multiples.Analysis Article • Dec 26
GEA Group (ETR:G1A) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...Narrative Update • Dec 20
G1A Will Benefit From Index Inclusion And Stronger Long Term Profit Margins
Analysts have nudged their price target for GEA Group up by €1 to €74, citing slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and profit margins that more than offset a modest increase in the discount rate and a somewhat lower future P E multiple. What's in the News GEA Group confirmed earnings guidance for 2025, expecting organic revenue growth between 2.0% and 4.0% for the financial year (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 06
G1A: Outlook Will Remain Steady Amid Index Shift And CFO Transition
Analysts have raised their price target on GEA Group slightly to approximately €61.54 from about €61.04, reflecting modestly higher projected profit margins and valuation multiples that more than offset a small trim to long term revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News GEA Group confirmed its 2025 earnings guidance, targeting organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% for the financial year (company guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 22
G1A: Outlook Will Remain Balanced Amid Index Move and CFO Transition
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for GEA Group downward, from €61.21 to €61.04. They cite modest changes in key underlying financial assumptions as the reason for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 06
G1A: Outlook Will Remain Steady as Index Status and CFO Transition Approach
Analysts have adjusted their price target for GEA Group, maintaining a fair value estimate of €61.21. Minor changes in discount rate and projected financial metrics reflect steady underlying expectations for the company's outlook.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Investor Optimism Abounds GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:G1A) But Growth Is Lacking
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:G1A ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.4x might make it look like a sell...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift GEA Group Price Target as Revenue Outlook and Valuation Metrics Improve
Analysts have raised their price target for GEA Group from €60.29 to €61.21, citing slightly improved revenue growth expectations and minor adjustments in profit outlook. What's in the News Alexander Kocherscheidt has been appointed as GEA Group's new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2025.Analysis Article • Oct 03
Is GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:G1A) Trading At A 33% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, GEA Group fair value estimate is €94.80 Current share price of...Narrative Update • Sep 20
Global Orders And Sustainable Tech Will Expand Food Processing Capacity
The upward revision in GEA Group's net profit margin alongside a lower future P/E suggests improved profitability and valuation, supporting a slight increase in the consensus analyst price target to €60.29. What's in the News GEA Group raised its 2025 earnings guidance, now expecting organic revenue growth of 2% to 4% (previously 1% to 4%).Narrative Update • Sep 05
Global Orders And Sustainable Tech Will Expand Food Processing Capacity
With both the discount rate and future P/E ratio remaining essentially flat, there has been no meaningful change in the consensus analyst price target for GEA Group, which stays at €59.57. What's in the News GEA Group raised its 2025 earnings guidance, now expecting organic revenue growth of 2% to 4% (up from 1% to 4%).Analysis Article • Aug 10
The Return Trends At GEA Group (ETR:G1A) Look Promising
XTRA:G1A 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore GEA Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours If we...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:G1A) P/E Ratio
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.9x GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:G1A ) may be sending bearish...Analysis Article • Jun 17
A Look At The Fair Value Of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:G1A)
Key Insights The projected fair value for GEA Group is €63.22 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity GEA Group's...
New Narrative • Nov 26
Dynamic Growth Fueled By Mission 30 And Innovative Partnerships Boosts Future Prospects
Strategic initiatives in cultivated meat and service expansion could boost market share and improve margins, supporting revenue and earnings growth.Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2028 | 6,319 | 618 | 617 | 890 | 13 |
| 12/31/2027 | 6,048 | 569 | 563 | 844 | 14 |
| 12/31/2026 | 5,787 | 510 | 438 | 738 | 14 |
| 3/31/2026 | 5,510 | 417 | 369 | 625 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 5,495 | 410 | 477 | 732 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 5,444 | 415 | 369 | 644 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 5,428 | 408 | 441 | 701 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 5,439 | 402 | 492 | 735 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 5,422 | 398 | 473 | 710 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 5,324 | 407 | 362 | 572 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 5,325 | 409 | 422 | 628 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 5,344 | 410 | 321 | 541 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 5,373 | 405 | 305 | 534 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 5,378 | 443 | 274 | 503 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 5,380 | 426 | 191 | 413 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 5,309 | 397 | 227 | 434 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 5,165 | 375 | 266 | 469 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 5,034 | 330 | 285 | 462 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 4,879 | 317 | 395 | 557 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 4,764 | 320 | 478 | 623 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 4,703 | 300 | 552 | 682 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 4,651 | 190 | 619 | 729 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 4,598 | 145 | 551 | 657 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 4,607 | 119 | 638 | 738 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 4,635 | 108 | 618 | 715 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 4,745 | -176 | 642 | 758 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 4,833 | -157 | 582 | 706 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 4,916 | -176 | 410 | 540 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 4,880 | -186 | N/A | 478 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 4,912 | 88 | N/A | 411 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 4,866 | 87 | N/A | 343 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 4,846 | 126 | N/A | 326 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 4,828 | 115 | N/A | 263 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 4,787 | 208 | N/A | 139 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 4,729 | 196 | N/A | 134 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 4,640 | 190 | N/A | 177 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 4,605 | 228 | N/A | 262 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 4,566 | 261 | N/A | 278 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 4,536 | 257 | N/A | 270 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 4,555 | 281 | N/A | 230 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 4,492 | 269 | N/A | 162 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 4,535 | 344 | N/A | 238 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 4,541 | 361 | N/A | 264 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 4,534 | 255 | N/A | 288 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 4,599 | 264 | N/A | 302 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 4,564 | 199 | N/A | 412 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 4,604 | 212 | N/A | 593 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: G1A's forecast earnings growth (11.8% per year) is above the savings rate (1.9%).
Earnings vs Market: G1A's earnings (11.8% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the German market (17.2% per year).
High Growth Earnings: G1A's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: G1A's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (6.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: G1A's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: G1A's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (19.5%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 17:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 40 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Timothy Lee | Barclays |
| Allan Smylie | Barclays |
| James Winchester | Barclays |