German automotive supplier ElringKlinger lifts 2026 revenue outlook after prelim Q3 rise

Overview

• Germany automotive supplier's preliminary Q3 2026 revenue rose to EUR 451 mln from EUR 395 mln

• Company raised 2026 full-year revenue guidance to about EUR 1.8 bln

• Preliminary adjusted EBIT and free cash flow increased yr/yr in Q3 2026

Outlook

• ElringKlinger raises 2026 full-year revenue guidance to around EUR 1.8 bln

• Company outlook assumes stable macroeconomic and industry conditions for remainder of 2026

• ElringKlinger reaffirms full-year guidance for other financial metrics and medium-term outlook

Result Drivers

• HIGHER SALES - Co said preliminary Q3 revenue rose yr/yr

• IMPROVED PROFITABILITY - Co reported higher adjusted EBIT and margin in Q3 2026

• STRONGER CASH FLOW - Co said preliminary Q3 operating free cash flow increased yr/yr

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the auto, truck & motorcycle parts peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for ElringKlinger AG is €7.20, about 48.5% above its October 12 closing price of €4.85

• The stock recently traded at 5 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago

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