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Brembo, a leading global provider of braking systems, announced its financial performance for the first half of 2025, showcasing resilience amid challenging market conditions. Despite declines in several segments, the company maintained solid margins and continued strategic investments, including the acquisition of Ohlins and a new partnership in the high-performance bicycle sector.
Key Highlights
- Revenues reached €1,881 million, marking a 6.2% decrease compared to the first half of 2024.
- EBITDA stood at €300.9 million with a margin of 16%, while EBIT was €162.4 million at an 8.6% margin.
- Net profit amounted to €97.9 million.
- Net investments totaled €199.8 million, including €13.9 million from leased assets.
- Net financial debt increased to €935.5 million, up €231.9 million from the prior year, primarily due to the €565.3 million Ohlins acquisition; excluding this, debt declined by €440 million.
- Segment performance varied: the car segment fell 6.6%, motorbikes dropped 17.2%, commercial vehicles decreased 15.3%, but racing grew 42.9% boosted by Ohlins.
- Geographically, sales were stable in Italy at +0.5%, down 6.8% in Germany, up 2.2% in France, and rose 6.9% in the UK. North America saw a 10.7% decline ( -9.8% on a like-for-like basis), while South America grew 8.1% ( +23.0% like-for-like). India experienced a 7.8% drop ( -7.7% like-for-like).
- In the consolidated statement of income, revenue from contracts with customers was €1,881.0 million for the half, with Q2 revenues at €920.4 million, down 7.9% from the prior year’s Q2.
Brembo’s Executive Chairman, Matteo Tiraboschi, highlighted the complexities facing the automotive industry, including geopolitical volatility and market crises in Europe and North America. He emphasized the strength of Brembo’s business model, noting that while original equipment applications suffered from supply chain issues, aftermarket sales provided solid growth to balance the portfolio. The company remains committed to innovation, as evidenced by its recent partnership with Specialized to enter the high-performance bicycle segment. Tiraboschi expressed confidence in Brembo’s long-term vision, positioning the firm to emerge stronger from current industry challenges.
Looking ahead, Brembo anticipates revenues in line with the previous year on a like-for-like basis, including Ohlins, with an EBITDA margin above 16%, assuming geopolitical stability improves in the second half. The company confirms full-year investments at €400 million and expects net debt around €780 million.
Financial details from the consolidated statement further illustrate the period’s dynamics. Other revenues and income increased slightly to €13.7 million, up 2.3%. Operating costs showed mixed changes: raw materials and consumables decreased significantly, contributing to cost efficiencies, while other operating costs fell 1.5%. These factors supported the maintained margins despite revenue pressures.
Brembo’s performance underscores its adaptability in a volatile environment, with strategic acquisitions and diversified segments driving future potential. Investors and stakeholders can contact the company’s communications and investor relations team for more details, including Chief Communications Officer Luca Di Leo and Investor Relations Officer Daniele Zibetti.
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