Rheinmetall Lowers 2026 Sales Forecast Again Due to Delay in Boxer Order

German defense company Rheinmetall has revised its sales forecast for 2026 downward for the second time due to a delay in the Boxer armored vehicle order. According to a Reuters report, the company updated its expectations after a shift in the schedule of the order. The delay in the Boxer order directly affected Rheinmetall's medium-term revenue projections. The company had previously lowered its 2026 sales forecast; this latest revision indicates that uncertainty regarding the timing of the order persists. In the defense sector, order delivery schedules are critical for companies' revenue and profitability forecasts. While the delay in Rheinmetall's Boxer program puts pressure on short-term financial expectations, the overall outlook of the company's order book is closely watched by investors. The company's statement noted that the revision is solely due to the timing of the order. Rheinmetall emphasized that the upward trend in defense spending continues to support medium- and long-term demand. Not investment advice.