Ackermans & van Haaren Reports 29% Profit Surge and Proposes Dividend Hike for FY2025

Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) reported a robust financial performance for the full year 2025, with net profit climbing 29% to reach 592.5 million euros. This significant growth was primarily driven by outstanding operational results across its core portfolio companies and a solid return on equity of 10.3%. Key contributors to the group's bottom line included DEME, Delen Private Bank, Bank Van Breda, and SIPEF, all of which showed strong momentum throughout the year. In light of these strong results, the company has proposed a 21% increase in its annual dividend to 4.60 euros per share. The performance underscores the holding company's ability to navigate market conditions while maintaining high profitability across diverse sectors. Investors are likely to view the double-digit growth in both earnings and dividends as a highly positive signal for the stock's outlook.