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DMK reports excellent results for the past financial year
The DMK Group can look back on a successful 2025 financial year, it reports based on preliminary figures. Revenue rose to €5,3 billion, and the milk price received by members was about €4,00 per 100 kilos higher than in 2024. Equity also increased significantly.
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According to DMK itself, the company was among the top payers in Germany last year with an average member milk price of €51,40 per 100 kilos. However, German media mention other 'best' payers. DMK does not state whether there will be a supplementary payment. According to the company, the higher milk price has attracted new members.
The €200 million higher annual turnover is partly the result of higher dairy prices. Last year, despite a planned merger with Arla, DMK continued working on improving its sustainability score and simultaneously invested in factories. A new ripening warehouse for natural cheese was put into operation in Hoogeveen. In addition, capacity was increased at the Edewecht and Altentreptow locations.
In terms of climate, DMK aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions (farm level) by 25% by 2030. FLAG emissions must also be reduced by 30,3%, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions (processing and transport) must decrease by a combined 42%.
Increase in equity
Equity rose from 35,4% in 2024 to 37,9%. Net profit came in at €24,2 million, slightly lower than in 2024 (€24,6 million). In both years, this concerns a net margin of less than 0,5%, which is relatively low even for a food company.
In the first half of this year, DMK expects a persistently challenging market environment. The high milk supply is leading to high utilization of processing capacity and is putting pressure on commodity markets, particularly at the beginning of the year.
At the same time, the first signs of stabilization are visible in the key dairy products, driven by solid demand on the European internal market and a strong international competitive position. Against this backdrop, DMK expects supply and demand to gradually balance out over the course of the year, although geopolitical uncertainties and high production levels may continue to cause volatility.
Overall, the company considers its position to be strong and views the current year positively. The first few months show that DMK is aligning with 2025 performance and continuing its strategic course.
DMK is generally satisfied and looks forward to the expected merger with Arla. The plans for this were approved by both cooperative boards in June 2025. The merger is currently in the statutory approval phase, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.