Norma Group Q3 sales rise, profitability improves on new orders

Overview

• Germany connecting technology firm's Q3 sales rose 5.2% yr/yr to EUR 207.8 mln

• Adjusted EBIT more than doubled to EUR 7.8 mln, margin improved to 3.7%

• Positive net operating cash flow of EUR 10.2 mln in Q3, down from prior year

Outlook

• Norma Group confirms 2026 guidance for sales growth of about 0% to 2%

• Company maintains 2026 adjusted EBIT margin outlook at about 2% to 4%

• Norma Group expects 2026 net operating cash flow between about EUR 10 mln and EUR 20 mln

Result Drivers

• COST STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION - Co said improved profitability was driven by continued implementation of NewNORMA transformation program and resulting cost structure optimization

• INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS GROWTH - Double-digit sales growth in Industry Applications, led by Americas region and supported by Asia-Pacific and EMEA

• NEW BUSINESS WINS - Co secured new orders in both Industry Applications and Mobility & New Energy, including contracts in US, Europe, and China

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Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for NORMA Group SE is €19.50, about 27.3% above its November 2 closing price of €15.32

• The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 23 three months ago

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