Weekly Recap: Orders rise 8% and SAP rollout may weigh on margins

Weekly Recap: Orders rise 8% and SAP rollout may weigh on margins

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Weir PLC (LSE:WEIR) reported third-quarter orders up 8%, led by 10% aftermarket growth, and maintained full-year guidance despite operational and market headwinds. It warned the SAP S/4HANA rollout may weigh on margins in 2027–28, while saying it could deliver operating margins above 20% over the longer term.

Previous Week Recap

- Orders Rise 8%, Guidance Maintained: Weir PLC (WEIR) third-quarter orders rose 8%, led by aftermarket growth of 10%. Year-to-date book-to-bill was 1.10. The miner maintained full-year guidance despite operational and market headwinds.

3 sources - SAP Rollout May Pressure Margins: Weir PLC (WEIR) warned SAP S/4HANA rollout may weigh on margins in 2027–28, but said it could deliver operating margins above 20% over the longer term.

ShareCast - Net Debt to Normalize in 2027: Weir PLC (WEIR) said net debt is expected to finish 2026 slightly above its normal operating range of 0.5–1.5 times EBITDA, with the company expecting to return within that range during 2027.

London Stock Exchange - £80 Million in Savings Achieved: Weir PLC (WEIR) reported £80 million in cum...