Group Beneteau’s orderbook for deliveries is up 10% year on year as at the end of February 2026.
The positive outlook comes as the Group looks to launch 24 new models in 2026 to continue boosting demand.
The Group has confirmed it recorded €848.6m of revenues in 2025, down 17% on the previous year, with operational performance turning around in the second half of the year from a low first half.
Multihull Sailing recorded a decline of 5%, reflecting a marked turnaround compared with the first half of the year.
For Monohull Sailing, sales were down 35%, a slight year-on-year improvement compared with the first six months, in a market that remained challenging.
The positive response to the new models is reflected in an increase in the order book for 2026 and will support a return to growth during the year. Bruno Thivoyon
Bruno Thivoyon
The Motor Yachting segment achieved an improvement, with its contraction limited to 4% over the period (versus -19% for the first half of the year).
The Dayboating business also returned to positive territory in the second half of the year, with 7% growth.
During the year, the Group withdrew its Charter and Boat Club operator activities, resulting in the impairment of all financial exposure and impacting net income (-€29m), as it looked to instead develop new service offerings to support clients throughout the lifecycle of their boats.
Inventory levels have now normalised within the distribution networks and the increase in the order book for 2026 is enabling the Group to anticipate significant growth in sales over the year.
The Group is anticipating turning around its operating margin in 2026, however the outlook does not take into account the potential direct or indirect effects of the Middle East conflict on the Group’s activity.
Return to growth
“The positive response to the new models is reflected in an increase in the order book for 2026 and will support a return to growth during the year,” said Bruno Thivoyon, Groupe Beneteau chief executive officer.
“The flexibility measures rolled out have enabled us to preserve our skills, which today represent an important operational driver to support the rebound.”
As part of its turnaround Group Beneteau’s New Projects Department is to reduce development times, increase competitiveness and continue driving premiumisation.
To further accelerate the Group’s product development plan, a Projects Department is being set up that will be in charge of coordinating the Design Centre activities and the development of prototypes and tools.
Development of new models
This will be led by Sébastien Nolasco, who joined the Group in 2025 as time-to-market project manager after 20 years in the boat industry in various roles.
He will take over following a three-month transition period after the departure of Gianguido Girotti, who will step down as general manager following the General Meeting on June 11.
“I would like to sincerely thank Gianguido for his 12 years with the Group and for the passion for boating that he has shared with our teams,” said Bruno Thivoyon.
“The creation of the Design Centre is part of this legacy and represents a strategic driver for our development.
“I firmly believe that Sébastien will continue building on this momentum, coordinating the talents of our Product and Tools teams to accelerate the development of high-quality new models, with efficiency and competitiveness.”
Hybrid propulsion system
The Group also continued with its efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations, products and value chain.
Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 9%, with total emissions intensity down 26% compared with the 2022 baseline year.
In 2025, the Group also continued to industrialise its sustainable innovations, with the release of the 48V series hybrid propulsion system on two initial models, as well as the rollout of circular economy initiatives focused on composites and refits.
The Group is aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 in revenue intensity compared with 2022.
