Leonardo (LDO) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
12 Mar, 2026Strategic vision, transformation, and portfolio evolution
Transitioned from a fragmented conglomerate to a unified multinational with a five-year vision, focusing on integrated, multi-domain solutions across air, land, naval, space, and cyber domains.
Achieved significant international expansion, with 80% of products exported and a 28% increase in global footprint.
Portfolio now includes manned/unmanned systems, advanced electronics, cybersecurity, and digital capabilities, with strong dual-use and multi-domain focus.
Accelerated digitalization, high-performance computing, AI integration, and cost optimization have driven efficiency and innovation.
Strategic partnerships, M&A, and portfolio rationalization have strengthened competitiveness and completed the offering.
Michelangelo Dome and open architecture
Michelangelo Dome is an open-architecture, AI-enabled, cyber-resilient air defense system enabling interoperability across platforms and countries, targeting both traditional and hybrid threats.
First deployment underway in Ukraine, with broader rollout and NATO trials planned through 2027-2029.
Revenue model is service-oriented, focusing on continuous updates, cybersecurity, and integration.
Estimated EUR 6 billion in orders from Michelangelo by 2030, with EUR 3.5 billion in related revenues, and a long-term upside of EUR 21 billion over the next decade.
Open architecture is designed for compatibility and adaptability to evolving threats.
Financial guidance and capital allocation
Orders expected to reach EUR 142 billion cumulatively by 2030, with annual order intake targeting EUR 32 billion (CAGR 6.1%).
Revenue target of EUR 30 billion by 2030 (CAGR 9%), with cumulative revenues of EUR 126 billion.
EBITA to more than double to EUR 3.59 billion by 2030 (CAGR 15.5%), with margins rising to 12%.
Free operating cash flow projected to double, reaching EUR 2.06 billion in 2030, with cash conversion above 70%.
Dividend payout ratio to be maintained at 30-40%, with a 46% CAGR in dividends from 2022-2026 and a new per-share dividend of EUR 0.63.
Latest events from Leonardo
- Orders up 44.6% and net income up 74.4% in H1 2026; FY guidance upgraded.LDO
Q2 2026 - Orders, revenues, and EBITA surged in Q1 2026; IDV acquisition and credit upgrades boost outlook.LDO
Q1 2026 - Double-digit growth in orders, revenues, and EBITA, with net debt down 44%.LDO
Q4 2025 - Strong order growth, higher revenues, and improved profitability drive 2025 outlook.LDO
Q3 2025 - Double-digit growth in orders, revenues, and EBITA drives upgraded FY2025 guidance.LDO
Q2 2025 - Double-digit growth, record backlog, and guidance confirmed amid sector challenges.LDO
Q3 2024 - Double-digit growth, record backlog, and FY 2024 guidance confirmed.LDO
Q2 2024 - Double-digit growth in orders, revenues, and EBITA, with net debt down and guidance confirmed.LDO
Q1 2025 - Double-digit growth in orders, revenues, and EBITA/EBITDA, with net debt down 22.7%.LDO
Q4 2024