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ElringKlinger Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 14.0% YoY to €450.9m; 9M revenue increased 10.8% to €1,359.8m, with 12.2% organic growth.
Q3 adjusted EBIT increased 38% to €29.2m, with margin improving to 6.5%; E-Mobility ramp-ups and cost measures supported stronger profitability.
FY26 revenue guidance was raised to ~€1.8bn; medium-term objectives and other key targets were reaffirmed.
Financial highlights
Q3 adjusted EBITDA was €53.0m; 9M adjusted EBITDA reached €165.5m.
Q3 reported EBIT was €19.5m and adjusted EBIT €29.2m; 9M reported and adjusted EBIT were €76.6m and €87.2m, respectively.
Q3 adjusted EPS was €0.23 and 9M adjusted EPS €0.64; reported EPS was €0.07 and €0.48, respectively.
Q3 gross margin improved to 25.9% from 25.0%; 9M gross margin rose to 25.6% from 24.3%.
Q3 adjusted EBIT included €9.7m of adjustments, mainly impairments related to divestment and restructuring; 9M transformation-related one-off effects totaled €10.6m.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 revenue guidance was raised to ~€1.8bn, reflecting moderate organic growth; 2025 revenue was €1,641m.
FY26 adjusted EBIT margin target remains ~6–7%; operating free cash flow is expected to be slightly positive and adjusted ROCE ~8–9%.
Medium-term targets remain moderate organic revenue growth and an adjusted EBIT margin of ~8%; E-Mobility is expected to reach break-even in positive territory in 2028.
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ElringKlinger AG is a German automotive supplier specializing in the development and manufacturing of components for vehicles with combustion engines, hybrid systems, and electric drivetrains. The company's product portfolio includes cylinder-head gaskets, lightweight plastic components, battery and fuel cell technology, and e-mobility solutions. ElringKlinger serves global automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers, providing parts that support vehicle performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The company is headquartered in Dettingen an der Erms, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.