Webuild secures €11.1bn in new orders and confirms its 2026 guidance
Engineering group Webuild reported €11.1 billion in new orders and reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance amid accelerating global infrastructure demand.
Webuild strengthened its financial outlook after securing major global contracts, confirming full-year targets as international infrastructure demand accelerates.
The Milan-listed engineering group announced its commercial performance update in a statement issued on Wednesday, 12 November 2026. According to the Webuild Group — Voluntary periodic information. Business performance since the start of 2026, total new orders acquired since the beginning of the year reached €11.1 billion. This intake includes €3.0 billion of tenders where the company is currently positioned as the best bidder. Reporting from Jen — Webuild, 11.1 billion in new orders since the beginning of the year: 2026 guidance confirmed notes that roughly three-quarters of these new contracts were secured in key geographies defined by low-risk profiles. The remaining balance stems from strategic infrastructure programmes backed by international investors and institutions.
Chief Executive Officer Pietro Salini pointed to unrelenting global appetite for large-scale engineering works as the primary engine behind the figures.
"In a world that keeps asking for more infrastructure, Webuild continues to grow. Since the beginning of the year, we have acquired more than €11 billion in new orders, while tenders awaiting outcome have risen to almost €25 billion - proof of strong demand precisely in the markets where we are a leader."
Pietro Salini, Chief Executive Officer, via Webuild Group
The company's recent project wins span multiple continents. They feature complex civil undertakings including a second section of the Ontario Line in Toronto, the Genoa Undersea Road Tunnel, and the Christchurch Men's Prison in New Zealand. In Zambia, Webuild secured preferred bidder status for the Lobito Railway Corridor, a strategic transport route tied to Italy's Mattei Plan. The group also highlighted completed milestones such as the initial section of the Naples–Bari high-speed railway, a Turkish high-speed rail connection linking to the border of the European Union, and major hydraulic infrastructure in Seattle and Kansas City.
Workforce expansion accompanies this project pipeline. Webuild reports a total global workforce exceeding 83,000 individuals, with 22,000 based in Italy. Domestic operations absorbed approximately 2,000 new hires since the start of the year. Management notes that the company and its wider supply chain are investing heavily in operational innovation and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency on job sites.
Commercial visibility extends well beyond current order books. The enterprise maintains a short-term commercial pipeline valued at €99.3 billion. This figure encompasses €24.9 billion in submitted tenders awaiting final decisions alongside €14.9 billion in tenders actively being prepared.
| Metric Category | Reported Figure | Additional Context |
|---|---|---|
| New Orders Acquired | €11.1 billion | Includes variation orders and €3.0 billion in best-bidder tenders |
| Short-Term Pipeline | €99.3 billion | Includes submitted and upcoming tenders |
| Tenders Awaiting Outcome | €24.9 billion | Part of the broader commercial pipeline |
| Tenders to be Presented | €14.9 billion | Active pipeline under preparation |
| Trevi Stake Acquired | 44.41% | Reflects 25.8 million shares purchased since October |
Supported by these order volumes and ongoing operational performance, leadership reaffirmed its standalone financial guidance for the year. Projections anticipate revenues exceeding €13.6 billion and EBITDA surpassing €1.2 billion, accompanied by expanding margins. Year-end net cash is expected to clear a solid position above €300 million.
Corporate planners stressed that these forecasts already factor in the termination of the NEOM projects in Saudi Arabia, which were fully absorbed by backlog diversification. The estimates rely on stable geopolitical conditions, predictable raw material pricing, and unhindered supply chains.
Standalone guidance explicitly excludes any financial impact from the mandatory, unconditional tender offer for Trevi. Webuild increased its stake in Trevi by purchasing 25.8 million shares since October, bringing its total ownership to 44.41% of the share capital. Salini stated that bringing Trevi into the fold will inject critical expertise in special foundations and underground engineering directly into the group.
Broader market tailwinds continue to support the sector. In Europe, water infrastructure modernization, railway upgrades, and security policies are driving consistent public spending. North American markets benefit from public-private partnerships focused on transport networks and water systems, while Oceania experiences high demand for energy resource development, urban renewal, and transport facilities. Saudi Arabia remains active through integrated urban and transit developments.
As operations continue across these international theatres, the company monitors external risk factors ranging from commodity volatility to potential natural disasters. Observers and investors will watch how the mandatory Trevi offer integrates operationally and whether pending tenders in the €24.9 billion queue convert into firm contracts before the reporting period closes.
