MTU Aero Engines Beats Expectations in 3rd Quarter

Source: MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines reported stronger-than-expected  results for the third quarter of 2025, with adjusted operating profit rising about 24% year-on-year to €339 million ($395 million), beating analysts’ forecasts of €292 million. The company, a key supplier to both Airbus and Boeing, credited the performance to robust revenue growth in its commercial engine and maintenance segments, which helped offset the financial strain caused by U.S. tariffs. Chief Financial Officer Katja Garcia Vila said MTU anticipates adjusted EBIT to grow by a “mid-twenties percentage” in 2025, reaching the upper end of its previous outlook.

MTU’s commercial maintenance and engine businesses grew by 20% in the first nine months of the year, driven largely by the success of its Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine program. The GTF series accounted for 40% of MTU’s maintenance revenue and represents the company’s largest share of pending orders. However, MTU continues to manage challenges linked to last year’s issues with contaminated powder metal used in GTF engine components, which caused widespread aircraft groundings for repairs and inspections.

Looking ahead, MTU expects to begin final assembly and deliveries of the new GTF Advantage engines by mid-2026, following recent certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The company also said it has restructured its logistics chains to minimize exposure to U.S. tariffs, now forecasting only a low double-digit million-euro impact in 2025, compared with an earlier mid-to-high double-digit estimate. CEO Johannes Bussmann and CFO Garcia Vila emphasized that aviation remains a deeply globalized industry, noting that trade barriers such as tariffs ultimately hinder efficiency and growth across the sector.