May 19, 2026
In the 2025 financial year, the TÜV SÜD Group generated revenue of €3.6 billion (2024: €3.4 billion), with an EBIT of around €216 million. This underlines the resilience of the Group’s diversified business model and its strong position in the global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) market. Revenue increased by 6.1 per cent year-on-year, against the backdrop of a volatile market environment and despite continued geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
- Revenue of €3.6 billion and EBIT of approximately €216 million in 2025
- Launch of the “POWER 2030” strategy, which focuses on core markets, international growth and new services
- Global workforce grew to over 30,000 employees, supported by significant investment in digitization, innovation, infrastructure and people
“Our performance in 2025 demonstrates the strength of our global positioning and the continued relevance of our services in times of profound transformation,” says Patrick Vollmer, Chairman of the Board of Management of TÜV SÜD AG since February 2026. “Independent testing, inspection and certification are essential to ensuring that technological progress remains safe, reliable and trusted. Through targeted investments, operational excellence, and a strong global footprint, we are enhancing our ability to support customers as they navigate increasingly complex regulatory, technological, and sustainability challenges. Our ambition is to remain a trusted partner for progress – enabling innovation and growth in areas such as digital services, AI, and sustainability”, Patrick Vollmer emphasizes.
Strong performance across all business segments
TÜV SÜD recorded growth across all three business segments – INDUSTRY, MOBILITY and CERTIFICATION – supported by strong performance in its core businesses and targeted international expansion.
The INDUSTRY segment generated revenue of €1.2 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 7.4 per cent, with EBIT amounting to €114.6 million. Growth was generated primarily by plant safety services, industrial inspections and building and lift inspection services, alongside continued demand from infrastructure and investment projects in international markets. The segment employed about 8,500 people worldwide and invested €15.3 million in laboratories, testing facilities and technical infrastructure.
The MOBILITY segment achieved the strongest growth, with revenue increasing by 8.5 per cent to €1.3 billion and EBIT reaching €101.0 million, supported by the expansion of international business in the Nordics following the Carspect acquisition in 2024, as well as continued demand for vehicle inspection and mobility-related services in Germany. The segment employed about 7,500 people and invested €32.1 million, including in testing and inspection infrastructure.
The CERTIFICATION segment recorded revenue of €1.2 billion, marking a 2.3 per cent year-on-year increase, while EBIT reached €72.9 million. Growth was driven particularly by consumer goods services in cybersecurity, sustainability and e-commerce in Asia, while management systems certification and sustainability-related services continued to develop positively worldwide. With approximately 9,400 employees worldwide, the segment also invested €32.0 million to further expand service capabilities and global operations.
The Group continued to benefit from its strong international presence, with business activities spanning all major global TIC markets in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Over half of TÜV SÜD’s employees are based outside of Germany, reflecting the Group’s international growth trajectory. The company maintained a robust cash flow and liquidity position, providing a solid foundation for ongoing operations and future growth initiatives.
“In the 2025 financial year, TÜV SÜD achieved continued global growth,” says Sabine Nitzsche, CFO of TÜV SÜD AG. “While ongoing transformation and digitalization initiatives resulted in higher investments and slightly impacted year-on-year earnings, the overall business performance remained solid and resilient. These investments are intentional and important as we continue strengthening TÜV SÜD’s long-term competitiveness and future capabilities.”
“POWER 2030”: strategic framework for the next phase of growth
In 2025, TÜV SÜD launched “POWER 2030”, its strategic framework for the next phase of growth. The strategy focuses on growth in core markets and developing services that support the transformation of industry and society. It is built on five pillars: scaling the core business, developing new and innovative services, supporting sustainability transformation, strengthening operational and customer excellence, and investing in people and culture.
The strategy also reflects broader market developments shaping the global TIC industry, including increasing regulatory complexity, the growing importance of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, the transformation of energy and infrastructure systems, and rising demand for sustainability-related services.
“Against the backdrop of ongoing digital and technological change, “POWER 2030” provides a clear direction for how TÜV SÜD will strengthen its core business while accelerating growth in future-focused areas,” says Ishan Palit, COO of TÜV SÜD. “In 2025, we continued to expand our global capabilities through targeted investments in operational effectiveness, testing facilities and digital infrastructure across key markets. In Europe, this included strengthening our network of technical service centres in Sweden, alongside investments in digital capabilities and testing infrastructure across the region, while in Asia we increased testing capacities in areas such aPress Photoss new energies, charging infrastructure and energy storage systems.”
Investing in future capabilities and transformation
In 2025, TÜV SÜD maintained a strong focus on skills development, modern workplaces, and a globally well-connected organization. By the end of the year, the workforce comprised about 30,000 employees worldwide.
A key milestone was the opening of “Algorithmus”, TÜV SÜD’s new office building at its Munich headquarters, designed to support collaboration and new ways of working. In parallel, TÜV SÜD expanded investments in laboratories, testing facilities and technical infrastructure worldwide, thereby strengthening its ability to support customers across industries and regions. Total investments amounted to €126.7 million in 2025.
At the same time, TÜV SÜD broadened its future-oriented service portfolio. In 2025, the Group further strengthened capabilities in areas such as cybersecurity, AI-related services and digital testing solutions, while also broadening its portfolio supporting decarbonization, climate protection and regulatory compliance.
160 years of technical excellence – looking ahead with confidence
In 2026, TÜV SÜD celebrates its 160th anniversary, marking engineering expertise, technical expertise and responsibility. Founded in 1866 in Mannheim as a steam boiler inspection association, TÜV SÜD has evolved into a globally active Testing, Inspection and Certification company while remaining firmly rooted in its core mission of enabling safe and reliable technological progress. Independence, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safety and trust continue to shape the company’s values and global operations today.
As part of its “POWER 2030” strategy, TÜV SÜD will continue to focus on profitable growth, international expansion and developing services that address digitalization, sustainability and industrial transformation. Looking ahead, TÜV SÜD expects continued global demand for independent testing, inspection and certification services in 2026 and beyond.
Core business is expected to remain a key growth driver across all segments. Under the “POWER 2030” strategy, the company also aims to further expand its service portfolio and enter new sectors and markets by building on existing expertise. New business areas and future-oriented partnerships are being identified and carefully tracked on an ongoing basis, especially in areas driven by digitalisation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, sustainability regulation, energy transformation and resilient infrastructure development.
The full Annual Report 2025, including the consolidated financial statements, is available at annualreport.tuvsud.com/2025
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