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Knaus Tabbert returns to profit as demand shifts to compact campers

01.07.2026 05:09 3 min 6 sources
KunststoffWeb DEU + 5 more
Knaus Tabbert returns to profit as demand shifts to compact campers
Original source: KunststoffWeb

In Brief

Knaus Tabbert posted a net profit of €3.8 million in Q1 2026, reversing a year-earlier loss. Revenue fell 15.7% and sales dropped 8%, but the order book grew to €363 million. Sales of large motorhomes plunged 30%, while camper van sales rose 19%.

Financial results

Knaus Tabbert reported first-quarter 2026 results. Revenue declined 15.7% to €249.1 million, but adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled to €15.6 million. Net profit was €3.8 million, compared with a loss of €4.7 million a year earlier. Unit sales fell 8% to 5,190.

Shift in demand

Sales of large motorhomes plunged 30% (to 1,474 units), while camper van sales rose 19% (to 1,417 units). The company attributes the shift to Europe's economic crisis and a move by buyers toward compact models. Staff reductions also helped restore profitability.

Outlook

The order book grew to €363 million. For 2026, Knaus Tabbert forecasts revenue of around €950 million and an EBITDA margin of 5–7%.

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