Analyst and Media Conference FY 2025
Zurich, 03/11/2026
Program
Review of the 2025 fiscal year Outlook for the 2026 fiscal year CEO Robert Itschner |
Financial results of the 2025 fiscal year CFO Martin Zwyssig |
Summary & EBIT guidance 2026 CEO Robert Itschner |
Q&A CEO Robert Itschner and CFO Martin Zwyssig |
Review of the 2025 fiscal year Outlook for the 2026 fiscal year CEO Robert Itschner
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Overview: Solid operating result for BKW in 2025Total operating income
CHF 4'544 m
EBIT1
CHF 561 m
Net profit1
CHF 388 m
1 incl. valuation adjustment on the BKW investment in the Wilhelmshaven coal-fired power plant
Market review 2025: Attractive environment, but with challengesAnalyst and Media Conference FY 2025
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Highlights
Continuing change in the energy system
Sustained customer demand for specific energy solutions
Recognized need to expand grid infrastructure
Growing demand for new and sustainable infrastructure
Headwinds
Decline in forward price volatility Little precipitation and low wind levels
Energy Solutions: Highlights 2025Successful start to the implementation of the growth strategy
with strong performance in energy trading despite market challenges; new offices in Zurich, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Singapore.
Strengthening of BKW Portfolio
− Commissioning of new power plants (wind and hydro) and heating networks
− Expansion of project pipeline power plants and batteries
− Inauguration of the new Spitallamm dam (KWO)
Expansion of customer solutions
− Expansion of green electricity purchase and supply for large customers (+900 GWh PPA/cPPA)
− BKW now one of the largest direct marketers in Germany
− Expansion of the bundling of decentralized flexibilities (VPP)
− Top 5 buyer of flexibility in EU 2025 (+400 MW FPA/Tolling)
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Production portfolio
3.6 GW
Heat production
180 GWh
Direct marketing
7.2 GW
VPP
2.4 GW
+1.6 GW
+1.0 GW
+12 GWh
+55 MW
Energy Solutions: Success StoriesAnalyst and Media Conference FY 2025
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Cerignola - commissioning of the
largest BKW wind farm in Italy
Südvolt - acquisition of the
flexibility provider in Germany
Zelestra - innovative battery
contract (FPA)
− 29 turbines with a total capacity of 125 MW produce over 310 GWh of electricity per year
− Construction of the entire park
on-budget and on-time
− Ensures BKW's direct market access to the
German control energy market
− Flexibility portfolio grows by 1.6 GW (VPP)
− BKW becomes one of the largest direct marketers in Germany
− 2 GWh tolling agreement with Zelestra in Italy
− The first of its kind, term from 2028
− Strengthens BKW's position in the attractive
Italian market
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Energy Solutions: Over 100 MW wind and hydro realized and strong renewables and flex pipelinein MW, status: February 2026
Focus technologies
In operation
Ambition 2030
Hydro
1'730
1'770
Wind
1'090
1'480
BESS
0
570
GuD
250
450
Pipeline
150
1'450
1'140
220
0 500
1'000
1'500
Under construction In developmentInvestment decision planned in 2026 Opportunity
Power Grid: Highlights 2025
Stable result with rapidly progressing conversion and expansion of the distribution grid
Expansion of distribution grid
− Further increase in investments in conversion and expansion of electricity grid
− Enabled over 33'000 PV installations in the supply area with a total capacity of
over 750 MW by the end of 2025
− Successful training of internal and external specialists
Strengthening of smart solutions
− Smart meter rollout is progressing rapidly
− Further expansion of innovative in-house solutions and successful tests of new solutions with partners
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Power Grid investments,
in CHF m
+CHF 7 m
183
176
2024
2025
Installed smart meters,
in thousands
x8
135
16
2024
2025
About 500 smart meters
installed per business day
Power Grid: Success Stories
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High availability level of the BKW distribution grid
Investments in the distribution grid; incl. conversion / new construction of transformers and substations
Switzerland's largest smart meter
rollout is progressing rapidly
− Uninterrupted power supply to customers in the BKW supply area for 99.997% of the time
− Average outage duration per end consumer only approx. 16 min
− 41 substation projects underway in 2025, with 16 completed
− For example, completion of the Oberhofen substation conversion (2x 25 MVA) or completion of the new transformer stations in Frutigen (250 kVA) and Rocourt (400 kVA)
− BKW will install over 400'000 new smart meters by 2028
− By the end of 2025, around 135'000 smart meters had already been installed (approx. 500 per day)
Infrastructure & Buildings:Highlights 2025
Successful growth with around 40% improvement in EBIT year-on-year due to further increase in profitability
Driving profitable growth
− Strengthening of general planning and project management
− Implementation of major infrastructure projects in the areas of grid, renewable
Acquisitions in 2025 | In total |
6 companies | around 100 FTE |
− Project management | |
− Specialist expertise | |
− Architecture | |
− Landscape architecture |
production, and battery
− Bundling of rail activities in Switzerland
− Expansion of service and prosumer business
Execution of strategic acquisitions
− Expansion of the engineering network
− Requirements created to strengthen geographical footprint in Switzerland
(Focus on electrical, HVAC, and building technology sectors)
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Share of service business building technology
20%
Profitability
2.9% 4.0%
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New production and logistics building Chemofast Anchoring GmbH Willich
East Coast Line: a core project for the energy transition
Expansion of service business in building technology
− Sustainable overall concept thanks to energy-efficient building plant and PV generation
− Approx. 21'455 m² gross floor area with estimated total costs of EUR 42 m
− Currently the largest pipeline construction project in Germany
− LTB involved with several orders; 51 pylons erected with 528 km of conductor cables over a line length of approx. 22 km
− Total volume in the consortium: EUR 147 m, of which 50% to LTB
− Significant increase in service revenue (~20%) throughout Switzerland and across all trades
− Continued strong margin in the service business (>10%)
− Expansion of integrated energy management thanks to strong PV installation business and forward-looking technologies
Sustainability: Highlights 2025>97%
Average availability of run-of-river and
wind power plants
Climate
Energy-24%
Reduction of greenhouse gas intensity compared with the 2022 base year (Scope 1 and 2)
657
Electric vehicles
in operation
Nature People
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>20 ha
Nature-oriented managed areas at BKW substations
-7%
Fewer accidents with longer absence periods (Lost Time Injury Frequency)
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Market outlook 2026: Positive trends with a regulatory environment that remains challengingOpportunities Challenges
Energy Solutions
Sustained increase in customer demand for specific solutions
Persistently high short-term volatility
Geopolitics and volatility in forward prices difficult to predict
Hedged electricity prices remain high in 2026
Power Grid
Grid express - potential consideration of distribution grid
Challenging regulatory environment across Europe
Reduction of the WACC for 2026 to 3.43%
Consolidation pressure for small distribution grid operators
Infrastructure
& Buildings
Demand for expertise in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of complex infrastructure and building construction projects
High demand for energy-efficient and resource-saving
infrastructure and building solutions Challenge of skills shortage
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Engineering
Infra
Services
Building
Solutions
18
10
20
Work list in months
>280k
Planned smart meters by the end of 2026
750 MW
82.5 MW
Projects with
investment decision
Planned
commissioning
Focus 2026: Pushing ahead with growth ambitions in Switzerland and abroadEnergy Solutions
− Continuing internationalization
− Expansion of flexibility solutions in all core markets
− Further development of the project pipeline
Power Grid
− Increase in investments in conversion and expansion of the distribution grid
− Continuation of smart meter rollout
− Strengthening of collaboration with research and industry
Infrastructure
& Buildings
− Further increase in profitability thanks to strong
market presence
− Regional diversification in the DACH region
− Handling of the high order backlog
Financial results of the 2025 fiscal year
CFO Martin Zwyssig
BKW Group: Performance in a nutshell
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CHF m | 2025 | WHV1 | 2025 excl. WHV | 2024 |
Revenue | 4'543.6 | - | 4'543.6 | 4'772.3 |
EBITDA | 811.0 | 113.7 | 924.7 | 1'073.0 |
EBIT | 561.0 | 113.7 | 674.6 | 789.9 |
Net profit | 387.9 | 90.9 | 478.8 | 647.5 |
Operating net profit2 | 353.1 | 90.9 | 444.0 | 550.4 |
Operating cash flow | 685.9 | 0.0 | 685.9 | 739.4 |
Return on capital employed (ROCE) | 6.2% | 1.3% | 7.5% | 9.5% |
Equity ratio | 51.5% | n/a | n/a | 48.8% |
1 Value adjustment for Wilhelmshaven (WHV) coal power plant | 2 Operating net profit is a management metric excluding KKM STENFO and the Wilhelmshaven valuation adjustment, net of tax
Revenue
− Lower energy production and grid tariffs
− I&B stable
EBIT
− Reported EBIT impacted by WHV value adjustment
− Lower operating result mainly due to normalized
asset-backed trading result and lower energy production
− EBIT slightly above the narrowed guidance range of January 20, 2026
Net profit
Additionally impacted by lower KKM STENFO performance
Operating cash flow
Slightly improved conversion ratio
Equity ratio
Exceeds 50% due to net profit contribution
Revenue & EBIT: In line with our expectationsCHF m | Revenue CHF m | EBIT
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-170.9
-43.8
+2.2
-16.2
4'772.3
4'543.6
-113.7
561.0
674.6
789.9
+23.1 -19.2
-9.8
-109.3
2024
Energy Solutions
Power Grid
I&B
Support Function & Elim.
2025
2024
Energy Solutions
Power Grid
I&B
Support Function & Elim.
2025
excl. WHV
WHV
2025
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Energy Solutions: Resilient performance during market normalizationCHF m | Financials
-7.9%
Key points
− Higher hedged prices
− Reduced hydro and wind volumes
− Normalization of the trading result as forward price volatility declined, while spot volatility remains high
TWh | Production mix
-13.7%
10.6
3.7
4.9
1.8
1.9
2.3
0.6
0.8
2.3
0.5
1.1
9.2
2'166.2
1'995.3
-18.6%
586.5 | 477.2 113.7 | |
363.5 | ||
2024
Revenue
2025
EBIT WHV
2024
2025
2024 2025
Gas Coal Nuclear Wind & PV HydroEnergy Solutions: Earnings drivers in 2025
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% | Volatility1 TWh | Hydro production % | KKL STENFO performance
86%
53%
42%
36%
26%
4.9
3.9
4.0
3.7
3.3
12.3%
9.4%
6.9%
4.5%
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2021
2022
2023
2024
-14.3%
2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Forward price volatility has further declined and is on normalized levels
After a very strong 2024, hydro production in 2025 was below long-term average and hence below our expectations
Another year above the target return
1 German front-year power price annualized volatility (90-day rolling) Actual return Target return 2.8%
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Power Grid: Temporary cost impact from energy transitionCHF m | Financials Key points
-6.5%
673.0
629.2
-7.0%
Revenue
EBIT-neutral pass through of lower Swissgrid tariffs
EBIT
Energy transition investments temporarily weigh on costs and depreciation, with recovery embedded in the regulatory framework
140.4
130.6
2024
2025
2024 2025
Revenue EBIT
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Infrastructure & Buildings: Profitability improvement, EBIT margin increased to 4.0%CHF m | Financials Key points Revenue split
+0.1%
1'973.1
1'975.3
+40.6%
26.7%
50.3%
23.0%
Revenue
Total revenue is stable, reflecting
the focus on securing profitability
EBIT
− EBIT improves by CHF 23 m
− All three business areas contribute to the improvement
80.0
56.9
2024 2025 2024 2025
Revenue EBIT
Infra Services Engineering
Building Solutions
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Cash flow statement: Operating cash flow fully covered investments, cash stableOperating CF
Investing CF
Financing CF
Free cash flow +333.1
CHF m
-4.5
-102.7
+788.7
-215.6
-130.5
+94.0
-446.8
872.2
854.7
Cash | Operating | Use of nuclear | Investing | Refunds | Financing | Dividend | FX | Cash |
2024 | activities | provisions | activities | STENFO | activities | payments | 2025 |
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Investments: Majority of CAPEX directed to growth, primarily in Energy Solutions and Power GridCHF m | Investments1 CHF m | Investments by segments
182.8
5.3
22.9
0.3
50.3
51.6
122.4
143.3
60.3
56.0%
(255.6)
456.6
44.0%
(200.9)
148.6
Maintenance
101.9
Growth
23.2
Energy Solutions
Power Grid I&B Support Functions
1 Investments in property, plant and equipment; acquisitions of Group companies/associates; and investments in intangible assets
Growth Maintenance
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Debt profile: Deleveraging and resilient funding profile underpin financial flexibility and stress resilienceCHF m | Net debt CHF m | Bonds maturity profile
1'030.1
1'053.3
-1'905.0
-874.9
-1'891.5
-838.2
300
200
200
200
200
140
100
70
37
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
Net debt slightly lower due to higher financial assets and lower financial debt
Additional undrawn RCF of CHF 1.5 bn (2030+1)
Cash & cash equivalents Financial debt Net financial debt Bonds Green bonds Registered bondsBalance sheet: Equity ratio exceeded 50%, supporting future growth
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CHF bn | Balance sheet Key points
5.7
(48.8%)
8.5
5.9
3.1
11.6 11.6
2024
11.5 11.5
5.9
(51.5%)
8.7
5.6
2.8
2025
Current assets
Lower inventories and derivatives
Non-current assets
Higher assets due to growth investments
Liabilities
Lower accounts payable
Equity
Higher due to positive net profit
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Returns & leverage: Strong returns and healthy leverage despite normalizationReturn on capital employed1 (ROCE) Net debt2 / EBITDA3
1.8
1.0
1.0
0.9
0.8
WHV
15.1%
9.5%
8.1%
6.2%
5.8%
7.5%
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
1 Net operating profit after tax / capital employed including goodwill
2 Net debt = (current and non-current financial liabilities) -
(cash & cash equivalents + current financial assets) | 3 excl. WHV
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Shareholder returns: Dividend increase reflects underlying earnings, excluding Wilhelmshaven valuation effectsCHF | Dividend per share CHF | Operating net profit2 per share
3.80
3.70
3.40
2.80
2.60
1.251
13.51
10.43
8.41
8.19
4.64
4.05
2021
2022 2023 2024 2025
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
1 Extraordinary dividend
2 Operating net profit is a management metric excluding KKM STENFO and the Wilhelmshaven valuation adjustment, net of tax
Summary & EBIT guidance 2026
CEO Robert Itschner
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EBIT guidance 2026confirmed
Energy Solutions
Solid result in challenging geopolitical environment
Power Grid
Stable earnings contributions with high investments
Infrastructure & Buildings
Ongoing improvement in profitability
BKW expects EBIT in the range of CHF 650 to 750 m for the 2026 fiscal year.
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This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which are based on current assumptions and estimates about, for example, market and economic conditions, legal provisions and regulatory frameworks, competitive conditions, interest rates or currency fluctuations. Although BKW believes that the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it cannot guarantee that the expected results will be achieved. Actual results may therefore differ materially from the expectations and forward-looking statements expressed in this text. BKW is under no obligation to update any forecasts, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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