In the third quarter of this year, the Swiss ABB obtained new orders worth a record $12.0 billion, with an increase of +31.8% over the same period in 2025 and a increase of 13 million compared to the previous historical peak marked in the second quarter of 2026. As at 30 September, the value of the The company's order backlog stood at almost 32.3 billion dollars (+28.8%). The CEO of the Morten Wierod, explained that the rise in was driven by strong growth in two of the three business areas of the Group and positive development in most part of the customer segments. "In particular - specified - we have recorded a triple-digit increase in the segment of data centers".

In the third quarter of 2026, ABB's economic results, as at performance of the Robotics division, which was classified as held for sale having been sold to SoftBank ( of 8 October 2025), show revenues of $9.7 billion, up +14% over the July-September period last year. Operating profit amounted to more than 1.8 billion (+15%) and net income to $3.8 billion (+7%).

For the full year 2026, ABB expects a report positive orders/turnover and comparable revenue growth in the order of +10-15%.

Meanwhile, today ABB announced the creation of a joint venture venture with the power distribution products division in low voltage of Mitsubishi Electric, creating a new company focused on low-voltage solutions for Asian markets. For a consideration of 79 billion yen (approximately $495 million), ABB to acquire a controlling stake 51% in the new company, as well as full ownership of its sales activities outside Japan of low-voltage power distribution products Mitsubishi Electric. The transaction, which includes an option to the acquisition of full ownership by ABB in medium term, should be completed in the second half of the of 2027.