Waberer’s plans to double revenue by 2031
Transport company Waberer’s has unveiled a far-reaching growth strategy. The key point is to double its revenues by 2031. The Hungarian logistics company plans to reach the EUR 1.7 billion mark.
The strategy was presented at a press conference in Budapest. As stated by the company, the main goal is also to achieve an EBIT of EUR 101 million. In order to achieve its goals, the operator has outlined several priority areas:
- launch of new logistics routes;
- geographical expansion of operations;
- participation in large-scale investment projects;
- acquisition of specialised companies.
The company’s successes
Waberer’s is one of the largest businesses in Hungary. Its shares are listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange and belong to the premium category. According to official information, 2024 was an extremely successful year for the company:
- business revenue increased by 7% to EUR 757 million;
- EBIT increased by 5% to EUR 45 million;
- share price exceeded HUF 4,500 between April 2024 and April 2025.
CEO Zsolt Barna noted that last year was a record year for Waberer’s in terms of EBIT. The company was able to increase the dividend to HUF 134 per share.
The high results enabled the management to revise the strategic vision of the company’s development. The new plan covers both the short-term and long-term perspectives of the company’s operations.
The total amount of investments within the strategy will amount to approximately EUR 400 million. The funds will cover a period of 6 years and will go to several projects. One of the top priorities is the expansion of the warehouse logistics network in the Hungarian cities of Ecser and Debrecen. A total increase of 100,000 square metres is to take place here.
In addition, the company is entering the international market with the launch of new business lines. Waberer’s has already taken several steps in this direction. It has acquired the PSP and GySEV CARGO companies, thus gaining access to the rail transport sector. The acquisition of Pannon-Busz Rent gave it access to the passenger car transport market. Furthermore, the acquisition of the insurance company Posta Biztosítók enabled Waberer’s to include insurance products in its portfolio. This was the first step towards entering the financial services sector. The operator also strengthened its international presence by entering the Serbian market through an agreement with MDI.
Waberer’s development strategy is quite ambitious, given the general decline in investment activity. Investments in the transport sector and storage facilities in Hungary fell by 25% in 2024. Nevertheless, Waberer’s is systematically taking steps to expand its operations.
