Draegerwerk 9M net sales rise, EBIT jumps on one-off gains

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Germany medical and safety tech firm's 9M net sales rose 4.7% to EUR 2.45 bln

  • EBIT up nearly 50%, aided by one-off customs refunds

  • Company maintains 2026 forecast for net sales growth of 2-6% and EBIT margin of 6-8%


Outlook

  • Drägerwerk maintains 2026 forecast for net sales growth of 2.0-6.0% (net of currency effects)

  • Company expects 2026 EBIT margin of 6.0-8.0%


Result Drivers

  • CUSTOMS REFUNDS - Co said one-off effects from U.S. customs refunds contributed EUR 27.9 mln to EBIT, including EUR 20.1 mln in Q3

  • SAFETY DIVISION GROWTH - Safety division order intake increased 13.1% (net of currency effects), with all regions and product areas contributing

  • GERMANY DEMAND - Germany was the largest growth driver, with order intake up 15% in 9M and 59% in Q3, boosted by defense orders


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

9M Sales

EUR 2.45 bln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the advanced medical equipment & technology peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA is €101.50, about 31.8% above its October 28 closing price of €77.00

  • The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago


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