Germany's technotrans 9-month revenue falls; sees FY revenue at low end of forecast

Overview

• Germany thermal management firm's nine-month revenue fell 4.2% yr/yr, EBIT margin improved to 7.2%

• Quarterly revenue increased sequentially, with EBIT margin of 7.4%

• Company refined 2026 revenue forecast to lower end of prior range, margin targets maintained

Outlook

• Company expects 2026 revenue at lower end of €240 mln–€260 mln range

• Company maintains 2026 EBIT margin target of 6.5%–8.5% and free cash flow above €10 mln

• Company expects 2026 data centre revenue to triple versus 2025

Result Drivers

• DATA CENTRE DEMAND - Co said increased demand from data centres drove revenue growth in Energy Management, with expanded production of Coolant Distribution Units

• HEALTHCARE & ANALYTICS - Revenue in Healthcare & Analytics rose 6% in the nine-month period

• PRINT AND PLASTICS - Co said Print and Plastics markets showed signs of stabilisation, though revenue remained below prior year

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Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "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 technotrans SE is €38.00, about 38.2% above its November 9 closing price of €27.50

• The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 15 three months ago

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