1 JANUARY - 31 MARCH 2026: RECEIVED ORDERS INCREASED AND PROFITABILITY IMPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY
Sales efforts implemented in recent months had a positive impact during the review period, although market demand remained at the level of the end of 2025.
Received orders increased positively during the review period to EUR 24.1 million (20.2), representing growth of 19.4 per cent from the comparison period. Robit’s net sales remained nearly unchanged at EUR 21.3 million (21.5).
By business, the Geotechnical business reported the strongest growth, with net sales increasing by 52.8% to EUR 5.4 million (3.6). Net sales in the Down the Hole business increased by 4.2% to EUR 3.0 million (2.8), while net sales in the Top Hammer business decreased by 15.0% to EUR 12.9 million (15.2).
Net sales development varied by market area. In the Americas, net sales increased by 30.9%. In other market areas, net sales declined: in Australasia by 25.7%, in Asia by 19.9% and in EMEA by 3.3%. Net sales in the Australasia and EMEA decreased mainly due to the Top Hammer business.
In the first quarter of the year, comparable EBIT was EUR 1.4 million (0.6). EBIT was 6.5 per cent (2.9) of net sales. The profitability improved 122.5 per cent in the review period. Profitability was supported by sales margins that remained at a good level, operating model changes implemented during 2025 that reduced fixed costs, and favorably developed exchange rates. Robit’s net cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter was EUR -1.5 million (-2.2).
The Group’s guidance remains unchanged: Robit expects 2026 net sales and comparable EBIT profitability in euros to improve from 2025.
Robit as an investment
Robit manufactures and supplies rock and ground drilling consumables globally to the mining and construction markets. The company’s operations are founded on high quality, reliable supply and customer trust in drilling consumables. Through innovative Top Hammer, Down the Hole and Geotechnical products, and customer-focused services, Robit delivers savings in drilling costs to its customers. Robit has its own sales and service points in seven countries and an active distributor network through which it sells to more than 100 countries. The company’s manufacturing units are located in Finland, South Korea and the UK. Robit’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
BUSINESS AREAS
Top Hammer Business
The Top Hammer drilling method is primarily used in mining, earthworks, underground quarrying and the quarrying of rock material. Top Hammer business unit comprises rock drilling consumables and services.
Down the Hole Business
Down the Hole drilling is used in earthworks, well drilling, i.e. the drilling of holes for geothermal and water wells, as well as in mining production drilling. Down the Hole business comprises Down the Hole consumables and services used in the segments listed above.
Geotechnical Business
Geotechnical products utilise Down the Hole drilling for the needs of foundation construction and well drilling. The most common applications are drilling steel piles for the construction industry and infrastructure construction projects, as well as the installation of anchors.
Examples of use on reference site.
