ABB Q2: Orders Surge 30% as Revenue Beats, EPS Misses

ABB posted second-quarter results that split the market's expectations. Revenue of $9.47 billion beat estimates by $30 million, rising 14.2% from a year earlier on a comparable basis of 12%. Earnings per share of $0.68 missed by $0.06.

The orders line told a stronger story. Orders hit $12,042 million, up 30% from the prior year, with comparable growth of 28%. That order pace signals demand is holding up across ABB's electrification and automation end markets, even as the earnings miss raises questions about margin execution.

The company gave third-quarter guidance and updated its full-year outlook. ABB now expects comparable revenue growth of roughly 10% for 2025, with an operational EBITA margin around 18%. The Q3 comparable revenue growth forecast is about 8%.

ABB shares trade over the counter in the U.S. under ticker ABBNY.