In the first quarter of 2026, the value of new orders acquired by the Wärstilä Corporation has increased of +10% over the same period last year, having amounted to 2.10 billion euros, growth that was generated by the sharp increase of +23% in orders for equipment, the value of which rose to 1.12 billion, while orders for services, equal to to 981 million euros, recorded a slight decrease of -1%. In the Marine segment alone, the value of new orders increased amounted to €1.02 billion (+9%), of which €406 million related to the supply of maritime equipment (+18%) and €619 million to the provision of services (+4%).

As at 31 March, the value of the group's order book has reached a record amount of 8.90 billion (+4%), of which 3.95 billion in the Marine segment (+13%).

In the first three months of this year, the group's net sales were of 1.56 billion euros (0%), of which 820 million in the sector marine equipment (-1%). Ebitda is was 236 million (+14%), operating profit of 194 million (+18%), with a contribution of €104 million from the Marine segment (+9%) and net profit of €147 million (+20%).

Commenting on the performance of the activity in the first part This year, the president and managing director of Wärstilä, Håkan Agnevall, noted that, "in the naval market, the 2026 started on a positive note, supported by higher earnings consisting of most ship segments, contributing to positive market sentiment. The activity of shipbuilding - he pointed out - has increased remarkably, with 549 orders recorded in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 235 in 2025, net of those not yet disclosed". In addition, Agnevall explained that in the naval sector the issue of decarbonisation continues to be central and has effects on the fleet renewal and ship modernisation in order to save energy, with a positive impact on the specific solutions for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency developed by the company Finnish.