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CIE Automotive Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary28 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
9M sales reached €3,140.9m, with 8.7 p.p. outperformance against a 0.7% market decline; EBITDA margin was 19.0% and operating cash flow was €408.5m.
Management reaffirmed its 2026–2027 roadmap of market outperformance, margin defense, acquisition integration and financial discipline.
Financial highlights
9M sales were €3,140.9m, EBITDA €596.5m, EBIT €444.6m and net income €274.8m; net income rose 3.2% YoY.
9M EBITDA margin was 19.0% and EBIT margin 14.2%, versus 14.1% in 9M 2025.
Q3 sales were €1,037.2m, EBITDA €195.5m and net income €83.5m; EBITDA margin was 18.8% and EBIT margin 13.9%.
Q3 currency impact was virtually neutral, as favorable dollar and real movements offset the adverse Indian rupee.
Outlook and guidance
2026–2027 organic commitment: low- to mid-single-digit sales outperformance in constant currencies and defense of 2025 profit margins.
Cash targets: 65% EBITDA-to-FFO conversion and cumulative FFO above €1bn in 2026–2027; dividend payout targets are 42% in 2026 and 50% in 2027.
With ongoing 33% payout, NFD/EBITDA is targeted below 0.7x by year-end 2027; priorities include acquisition integration and operational excellence.
Global vehicle production is estimated to decline 2% in 2026, including a projected 4% drop in Q4; medium- to long-term growth is expected at 1%–2% annually through 2030.
Management expects North American performance to recover as USMCA rules and production decisions become clearer; Brazilian CKD tariffs and Chinese measures may also affect regional markets.
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CIE Automotive S.A. is a global industrial group specializing in the supply of components and subassemblies for the automotive industry. The company is recognized for its broad expertise across various technologies, including aluminum, forging, stamping and tube welding, machining, plastic, casting, and roof systems. The company is headquartered in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain, and its shares are listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange.