ABB Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results Driven by Electrification Surge; Paper Industry Remains Soft

ABB Ltd delivered robust third-quarter financial results, posting orders of $9.14 billion (up 12% year-over-year) and revenues of $9.08 billion (up 11%), reflecting strong demand for electrification and automation solutions. The Electrification division led performance with record revenues of $4.50 billion, fueled by double-digit growth in data center infrastructure and commercial building projects. Operational EBITA reached $1.74 billion with a margin of 19.2%, up 20 basis points, while free cash flow surged 32% to $1.55 billion. Basic earnings per share increased 29% to $0.66. However, the Process Automation division noted persistent order weakness in pulp & paper, chemicals, and mining segments, despite overall process automation growth of 6%. ABB maintained full-year guidance for mid-single digit comparable revenue growth with Operational EBITA margins at the higher end of its 16-19% target range, while acknowledging global business environment uncertainties.