ABB’s Capital Markets Day 2025 showcased a bold and future-focused vision—one built around electrification, automation, and motion technologies that will drive global industries toward higher productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Held at ABB’s Motion campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin, the event brought together investors, industry experts, and global leaders to unveil upgraded financial targets and a sharpened strategy for the years ahead.
A Clear, Confident Strategic Direction
ABB reinforced its position as a global technology leader by strengthening its long-term strategy across three core business areas:
- Electrification
- Automation
- Motion
This streamlined portfolio reflects ABB’s commitment to solving some of the world’s biggest industrial challenges—decarbonization, digitalization, energy efficiency, and electrification.
Upgraded Financial Ambitions
One of the strongest signals from CMD 2025 was ABB’s increased confidence in its performance and future potential. The company raised key financial targets, including:
- Operational EBITA Margin: Upgraded to 18–22%
- Business-Area Margins:
- Electrification: ~22–26%
- Motion: ~18–22%
- Automation: ~14–18%
- ROCE Target: Raised to >20%
- Free Cash Flow Conversion: Updated to >95%
These targets demonstrate ABB’s commitment to profitable, sustainable growth driven by innovation and operational excellence.
Electrification: Powering a Cleaner Future
With the world moving rapidly toward electrified systems, ABB is positioned at the center of the transition. From smart electrical distribution to energy management solutions, the company is enabling industries to reduce emissions while improving reliability and performance.
Electrification remains a strategic priority, driven by the global push toward renewable energy and net-zero goals.
Automation: Making Industries Smarter & More Productive
ABB’s Automation segment highlighted innovations that help industries optimize operations through advanced control systems, analytics, and digital platforms. Industrial customers are increasingly adopting automation not just for efficiency, but for resilience, accuracy, and sustainability.
Digitalization is becoming a powerful engine of growth for ABB, enabling smarter decision-making and predictive performance.
Motion: The Heart of Industrial Efficiency
The Motion business showcased how ABB’s motors and drives continue to set global standards for energy efficiency. With electric motors consuming nearly 70% of industrial electricity worldwide, ABB’s advancements help customers dramatically cut costs and emissions.
This area remains one of ABB’s strongest value creators, driven by electrification and industrial decarbonization trends.
Sustainability at the Core of ABB’s Vision
ABB reaffirmed that sustainability is integrated—not added—into its long-term strategy. From low-emission technologies to circular solutions and digital optimization, ABB aims to help customers meet their climate goals while accelerating its own sustainability roadmap.
A Future Built on Innovation & Performance
ABB Capital Markets Day 2025 highlighted a company that is stronger, more focused, and ready to scale. With sharper business areas, higher targets, and a clear commitment to automation, electrification, and energy efficiency, ABB is shaping the future of industry.
The event confirmed one message clearly: ABB is ready to lead the next decade of sustainable industrial transformation.