Wartsila stock falls 2.47 percent as Q2 orders rise

Published on 09/28/2026 at 12:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wartsila stock trades at EUR 28.40 on September 28, 2026, down 2.47 percent from EUR 29.12. Q2 order intake rose 33 percent to EUR 2.849 billion.

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Wartsila (ISIN FI0009003727) was trading at EUR 28.40 on Nasdaq Helsinki on September 28, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. EEST, down 2.47 percent from the prior close of EUR 29.12. The move comes as investors weigh a strong second quarter against a softer session for the stock.

Second-quarter orders accelerate

According to Wartsila in its April-June 2026 financial report, order intake increased 33 percent to EUR 2,849 million from EUR 2,140 million a year earlier. Organic growth reached 43 percent, giving the order line a clear lead over sales growth.

Net sales stood at EUR 1,559 million in Q2/2026, compared with EUR 1,594 million in the prior-year quarter. Marine and Energy combined sales increased 5 percent to EUR 1,461 million, while book-to-bill reached 1.83 versus 1.34 a year earlier.

Profitability improves with cash flow

Wartsila's comparable operating result rose 7 percent to EUR 218 million in Q2/2026 from EUR 203 million, lifting the comparable operating margin to 14.0 percent from 12.7 percent. The reported operating result increased 14 percent to EUR 209 million, with a 13.4 percent margin compared with 11.5 percent in the prior-year period, according to Wartsila.

Operating cash flow reached EUR 497 million in Q2/2026, up from EUR 416 million. Earnings per share increased to EUR 0.25 from EUR 0.23, while the latest balance-sheet data show EUR 2.219 billion in cash at June 30, 2026.

Analyst target stays above price

Yahoo Finance lists an average analyst price target of EUR 32.94 for Wartsila on September 28, 2026, against a current reference price of EUR 28.47 on its quote page, with targets ranging from EUR 19.00 to EUR 43.00. The target spread leaves the stock's valuation sensitive to order conversion and margin delivery.

Wartsila also announced on September 17, 2026, that it and Tokyo Gas Engineering would evaluate power solutions for data centers in Japan, according to MarketScreener. The initiative adds a concrete link between the company's energy portfolio and data-center demand.

Wartsila stock remains below yearly high

Wartsila stock was trading at EUR 28.40 on Nasdaq Helsinki on September 28, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. EEST. Its 52-week range was EUR 24.36 to EUR 40.75, while market capitalization stood at EUR 16.7 billion and volume reached 120,563 shares.