Rolls-Royce Power Systems posts strong 2025 results
MTU 4000 assembly. Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG.
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has posted strong 2025 results as the company’s corporate turnaround continues. Following its latest financial reporting its share price has surged.
Driven primarily by strong demand for energy supply solutions for large data centres and the dynamic defence business, the company increased its adjusted revenue to €5.72 billion (£4.89 billion) in 2025 – an increase of 19 per cent year on year.
During the same period, return on sales improved significantly from 13.1 per cent to 17.4 per cent. Adjusted operating profit rose to €995 million compared to €662 million for 2024.
Order intake also shifted positively, increasing by 21 per cent to €7.14 billion (£6.11 billion) in 2025.
Power Systems continues strategic realignment
Dr Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, says: “Our strategy is working – and our results prove it.
“Over the past three years, we have increased revenue by 50 per cent, more than doubled our return on sales and tripled our profit. We are continuing this momentum: we are growing in a targeted manner in markets that are crucial for energy supply, security and technological sovereignty, and are investing a high three-digit million euro amount worldwide in new capacities, technologies and innovations – more than ever before.”
Stratmann continues: “Our strong order backlog and clear strategic focus ensure that we will continue on our growth course in the coming years. However, all this growth and technological progress would be nothing without the people behind it. Growth is driven by expertise, commitment and dedication – day after day, at our locations around the world. I would therefore like to express my special thanks to our employees: they are driving this transformation and making our success possible in the first place.”
Strategic growth areas drive Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ transformation
According to the company, five pillars sit at the heart of the strategic orientation: energy generation, defence, marine, battery storage and service. They determine where Rolls-Royce Power Systems invests and specifically expands its industrial and technological strengths.
Technological milestones in future technologies
Rolls-Royce Power Systems achieved several technological breakthroughs in 2025. The new generation of the mtu 4000 series successfully completed 500 hours of test bench running.
In the marine sector, a globally unique milestone was achieved: for the first time, a powerful mtu marine engine ran exclusively on methanol – stably, reliably and under real conditions. The test impressively demonstrates the company’s ability to put future technologies for climate-friendly drives into practice.
The company is also setting new standards in manufacturing. Core components were produced using 3D printing for the first time and then successfully tested in real engines. Hybrid drives for marine and rail applications expand the portfolio and enable quiet, low-emission operation.
Strong demand in future markets
Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ data centre business grew significantly in 2025. Facilities are becoming larger, more energy-intensive and indispensable for modern AI applications. Many data centres today are the size of several football fields and require a reliable power supply in the range of hundreds of megawatts. Rolls-Royce says it supplies systems that stabilise grids, cushion peak loads and take over without interruption in an emergency. A significant portion of global Internet traffic is secured by mtu emergency power generators.
The defence sector also continued to develop dynamically. Europe is expanding its security-related capacities, and Rolls-Royce Power Systems has been a partner to many armed forces for decades.
Record investments in global capacities
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is investing a high three-digit million amount worldwide in the modernisation and expansion of its plants. The company is thus responding to rising demand and aligning production with future volumes. Capacities are being expanded, plants modernised and the industrial base strategically developed at global locations.
In Friedrichshafen, Plant 1 and Plant 2 are being reorganised. In addition, a new plant is being built, where the Series 4000 will also be assembled from 2028 onwards. Military production is also growing: additional test benches, new special-purpose machines and modernised logistics are creating capacity for significantly higher production volumes. Investments are also being made at other German locations, including Magdeburg and Ruhstorf.
In the US, the company is expanding its site in Aiken (South Carolina) and increasing the production area in Mankato (Minnesota) by more than 23,000 square metres – where customers need additional capacity.
Growth creates jobs
Rolls-Royce Power Systems continues to grow – and so does its workforce. Around 700 new employees joined the company in 2025. Around 300 young people are currently completing an apprenticeship or dual study programme with us. The company has invested more than four million euros in further training. Over 1,000 positions are to be filled in the coming year.
The economic success is also benefiting the employees: a profit-sharing scheme worth 2.850 euros and share programmes strengthen loyalty and enable direct participation.
Outlook: growth course continues
Demand in the data centre and defence sectors remains high. Ongoing investments in manufacturing, technology and personnel are expected to further strengthen growth opportunities.
“We have a clear strategy and can scale up. We are investing specifically in capacity, processes and delivery capability, demonstrating that we can meet the increasing demand on an industrial scale,” says Stratmann. “The excellent results are primarily thanks to our teams worldwide. Their commitment and expertise make this growth possible. I would like to express my sincere thanks to them for this.”
* Numbers in € are provided for information purposes only and converted at the annual average exchange rate (exchange rate factor: 2024 1.1812; 2025 1.1682); the figures in British pounds sterling are binding.
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