Valmet Oyj Reports Strong H1 Performance Amid Leadership Changes

Valmet Oyj, a Finnish industrial machinery company, has reported strong first-half results for 2025, marked by significant organic growth in orders and the launch of a new strategic initiative. The company, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in process technologies, automation, and services across various industries, including pulp, paper, energy, and more.

Financial Highlights

Valmet’s half-year financial review for January 1 to June 30, 2025, revealed robust organic growth in orders received. The company’s new ‘Lead the Way’ strategy, launched in the second quarter, aims to further strengthen its market position. Despite a slight dip in revenue, with a 6.3% decrease to €1.241 billion in the second quarter, the adjusted EBITA remained in line with expectations.

Order Growth

The company’s order intake saw a significant increase, with reported orders rising to €1.52 billion in the April-June period, up from €1.28 billion in the same period the previous year. This 21% organic growth in orders was highlighted by analysts from Vara Research, who noted that the figures exceeded expectations.

Leadership Changes

In a notable development, Valmet announced a change in its executive leadership team. Jon Jested-Rask, M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration, has been appointed as the Executive Vice President of the Tissue Business Area, effective August 1, 2025. Jested-Rask brings over 20 years of international experience to the role, which is expected to bolster Valmet’s strategic initiatives in the tissue sector.

Market Position

As of July 21, 2025, Valmet’s share price stood at €26.46, with a market capitalization of €4.94 billion. The company’s 52-week high was €30.11, reached on September 26, 2024, while the low was €21 on April 6, 2025. The price-to-earnings ratio was reported at 17.37.

Valmet’s strong performance in the first half of 2025, coupled with strategic leadership changes, positions the company well for future growth and innovation in its diverse industry sectors.