Exasol AG reports significant improvement in preliminary results
Exasol AG, a German database‑technology company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and traded on Xetra under the ticker EXAS, announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The company highlighted a marked improvement in profitability and a strengthening of its focus‑industry business model, a key element of its recent strategic transformation.
Key financial highlights
| Metric | 2025 (preliminary) | 2024 (prior year) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | €4.1 million | €2.0 million | +105 % |
| Revenue | €41.8 million | €39.6 million | +5.6 % |
| ARR in focus industries | €26.7 million | €24.2 million | +10.3 % |
| Share of total ARR | 68 % | 57 % | +11 pp |
The reported EBITDA of €4.1 million lies at the upper end of the company’s guidance of €3.5 million to €4.0 million. Revenue growth of 5.6 % fits within the mid‑single‑digit expectations set by Exasol. The company’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) from its focus industries – primarily retail, finance and sports analytics – increased by €2.5 million, representing an 11 percentage‑point rise in its contribution to total ARR.
Strategic context
Exasol’s management has pursued a deliberate shift toward a focus‑industry strategy, concentrating product development and sales efforts on sectors where the company’s in‑memory analytic database and data‑warehousing solutions offer distinct competitive advantages. The jump in ARR share from 57 % to 68 % indicates that this prioritisation is translating into higher contract volumes and customer penetration. Management noted that the improvement in EBITDA reflects both higher margin sales in these sectors and ongoing cost efficiencies across the organization.
Market reaction
On 1 February 2026, Exasol’s share price closed at €2.92, within the 52‑week range of €2.29 to €3.58. The company’s market capitalization is approximately €73 million, and its price‑to‑earnings ratio stands at 41.1. The preliminary results are expected to be confirmed in the company’s full‑year report, which will provide a definitive view of profitability and net income.
Outlook
Exasol’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to the focus‑industry model and to further enhancing its product portfolio for analytics and data‑warehousing. The company will continue to monitor revenue growth and margin performance while maintaining disciplined capital allocation.
Source: EQS-News, www.eqs-news.com , www.finanzen.net (02 February 2026).
