FC Schalke 04 Reports €5.5 Million Profit and Continues Financial Stabilization Strategy.

Roger Hampel

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FC Schalke 04 has reported a group net profit of €5.5 million for the 2024/25 financial year, confirming the club’s ongoing progress in restoring financial stability following several challenging seasons. The Bundesliga club met its target of achieving a low- to mid-single-digit million profit, continuing its restructuring plan initiated in previous years.

Revenue Growth Driven by Events and Transfers

For the 2024/25 season, Schalke recorded total revenue of €157.9 million, up from €74.5 million in the first half of 2024. Due to the shift from a calendar-year to a seasonal fiscal year, comparisons with prior periods are limited.

The increase was largely attributed to:

• High attendance and special events at the VELTINS-Arena, including sold-out concerts by global acts such as Taylor Swift and UEFA Champions League home matches hosted by Shakhtar Donetsk;

• Strong transfer income, resulting from player sales during the period.

Debt Reduction and Balance Sheet Improvement FC Schalke 04 Profit

Schalke significantly reduced its total liabilities from €162.7 million to €147.9 million by the balance sheet date. Net financial debt also declined from €114.7 million to €110.8 million.

As a result of the positive annual surplus, the club lowered its accumulated deficit from €104.0 million to €99.1 million, marking an important step toward compliance with DFL equity regulations.

The reduction in debt levels and improved earnings reflect Schalke’s disciplined financial management and a cautious approach to both expenditure and investment.

Leadership Statement

Christina Rühl-Hamers, Member of the Executive Board and Head of Finance, said the results confirm that Schalke remains on a sustainable trajectory despite ongoing challenges:

“Despite economic and sporting difficulties in recent seasons, we continue to strengthen our financial stability and expand our room for maneuver. It is crucial that we maintain consistency in both revenue generation and cost control.”

Outlook for 2025/26

For the upcoming 2025/26 financial year, Schalke projects a balanced result or a small profit. The club’s financial position is expected to improve further in 2026, when the 25-year scheduled depreciation of the VELTINS-Arena concludes — a development that will positively impact the club’s equity structure and compliance with licensing requirements.

Rühl-Hamers added that Schalke will continue to follow its financial stabilization course, aiming to create additional capacity for future investments while maintaining strict fiscal discipline.