EQT has reported a 32% year-on-year increase in adjusted EBITDA to €806m for the first half of 2025, outperforming analyst expectations and reaffirming its position as one of the most active global private equity firms.

The Swedish investment giant saw exit activity more than triple to €13bn during the period, defying broader industry challenges around portfolio realisations and capital returns. The firm noted that all of its funds are performing at or above plan.

Fee-generating assets under management reached €140.7bn, representing a 5.7% year-on-year increase, though slightly below market estimates.

Shares in EQT rose 2% following the results announcement and are up nearly 50% since April, when the stock reached a 20-month low. The performance reflects improving market sentiment and a sharp recovery in deal activity, led by strategic exits and value-creation initiatives across the portfolio.

EQT is currently the second-largest private equity firm globally by capital raised, benefiting from favourable market conditions and strong execution across its core strategies.

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