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Rheinmetall Shares Climb After Strong Quarter as Defense Spending Stays Healthy

www.wsj.com · July 29, 2026 · 11:21

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The group said preliminary figures showed that revenue jumped around 69% on year to roughly 3.29 billion euros, equivalent to $3.75 billion. Analysts had forecast 3.16 billion euros in revenue, according to Vara Research. Operating profit climbed to 562 million euros from 276 million euros, also above consensus of 469.9 million euros.