Würth – Würth continues on growth trajectory

The Würth Group is building on its successful 2025 fiscal year: In a still challenging economic environment, the globally operating Würth Group generated sales of EUR 10.9 billion in the first six months of 2026. 

This corresponds to sales growth of 4.3 percent (currency-adjusted: +5.2 percent). The Group’s operating result even outperformed expectations, reaching EUR 515 million and thus standing 8.4 percent above the previous year’s level (2025: EUR 475 million).

“It is encouraging that we have been able to maintain the growth momentum from the first four months of 2026. This shows that our sales approach is the right fit for our customers: Our field sales representatives provide personal advice on complex requirements, while digital solutions make procurement even easier for our customers. Through this approach, we deliver efficiency and real added value to our customers at every level—from a single product delivery to hands-on operational support. Despite disrupted supply chains, our 4.5 million customers worldwide can rely on us. Würth delivers,” said Robert Friedmann, Chairman of the Central Management Board of the Würth Group, commenting on the positive result.

Smart sensor technology allows the ORSY® System Rack Sensor to automatically reorder stock when levels run low, so customers always have the products they need on hand. When requirements are complex, personal advice from our field sales representatives remains indispensable, even in a digital world. © Würth / TM Studios

Sales remains the key driver of the Würth Group’s success. Around 44,000 of its current 86,700 employees worldwide work in this area. This means Würth has kept its number of employees stable since the end of 2025. At the same time, e-business continues to gain importance, accounting for 25.3 percent of the Würth Group’s total sales volume.

The economic environment remains challenging: Rising energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and subdued industrial activity, especially in Germany, are acting as a drag. Globally, however, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is signaling moderate growth at 52.2 points—an environment from which the Würth Group benefits thanks to its global presence. The Electronics eiSos and Chemicals units in particular are developing very dynamically. The fastening technology segment (Arnold Group) is also showing signs of recovery. Further positive growth momentum is coming from regions outside Germany, particularly in Eastern Europe and South America.

Order intake in recent months provides confidence that the Group’s successful business performance will continue throughout the remainder of the year. 

“We have the scale, the international footprint, and the financial stability to demonstrate our competitive strength even in a demanding environment. However, the economic development in the second half of the year will depend on the reliability of geopolitical signs of easing and the stability of key trade routes. These factors will determine future planning certainty and the companies’ willingness to invest,” said Friedmann.

Factsheet Würth Group Half-year results 2026