India, July 27 -- Monday, HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft (HOT.DE) announced the financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting sales of 20,136.5 million euros, up 9.6 percent from last year's 18,369.7 million euros.

The sales growth reflects the continued demand for advanced infrastructure projects, particularly in digital infrastructure, energy, defense and critical minerals.

Operational net profit stood at 479.7 million euros compared to 354.8 million euros in the previous year.

Operational earnings per share for the period increased 35.2 percent, to 6.38 euros from 4.72 euros in the prior year.

Operational profit before tax totaled 759.0 million euros compared to 587.7 million euros in the first half of 2025.

Nominal net profi...