Bayer Leverkusen led the Bundesliga's annual profit ranking with a net income of 133 million euros for the fiscal year ending June 2025, a sharp rise from 3.1 million euros the previous year [1, 2]. Leverkusen's financial advantage came primarily from lower personnel expenses and other costs, despite Bayern Munich generating more revenue [1, 2].
Bayern Munich, the current Bundesliga champions on the pitch, ranked second with a net income of 28 million euros, down from 43.6 million euros the prior year [1, 2]. Borussia Dortmund, which led earnings last year, saw profits drop steeply to 6.5 million euros in 2025 from 44.3 million euros in 2024 [1, 2].
TSG Hoffenheim recorded the lowest earnings, posting a net loss of 26.6 million euros in the same period, worsening from a loss of 23.2 million euros the year before [1, 2]. The 18-club Bundesliga average net income stood at 11.3 million euros for 2025 [1, 2].
The Bundesliga profit ranking is based on a mix of fiscal year results—most clubs reported for the July 2024 to June 2025 period, while some extended to December 2025 [1, 2]. The report detailing these financial results was published on May 28, 2025 [1, 2].