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JOST Werke Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary13 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved record H1 2026 with sales up 12.1% to €857.3 million and adjusted EBIT up 21% to €88 million, margin at 10.3%, driven by strong organic growth and Hyva integration synergies.
Organic sales grew 9% across all regions and business lines, with market share gains and diversification.
Net debt reduced by €61.3 million to €380.2 million, leverage ratio improved to 1.81x, and equity ratio rose to 26.9%.
Free cash flow in Q2 was €17 million, with H1 impacted by working capital build but expected to improve.
Earnings after tax increased 62.7% to €32.4 million; adjusted earnings after tax up 17.9% to €52.9 million.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 sales up 13% to €440.2 million; adjusted EBIT up 19% to €43.9 million, margin at 10%.
Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2026 was €113.3 million (+20%), margin at 13.2%.
Adjusted net income in H1 up 18% to €53 million; adjusted EPS up 10% to €3.29.
Free cash flow for H1 was €16 million, reflecting working capital build.
Rolling 12 months: sales €1,627 million, adjusted EBIT €160 million, margin 9.8%.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 outlook confirmed: single-digit sales growth, mid-to-high single-digit adjusted EBIT growth, margin above 2025’s 9.5%.
CapEx expected at 2.8% of sales; working capital targeted at 17.5%-18.5% of sales.
Market outlook: slight recovery in Europe, strong truck demand in Americas, continued growth in APAC.
Confident in achieving upper end of guidance, supported by synergies and market momentum.
Leverage ratio expected to remain below 2.0x.
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JOST Werke SE is a German-based manufacturer specializing in systems, modules, and components for commercial vehicles, primarily in the trucking and logistics industries. The company’s product portfolio includes towing hitches, landing gears, and fifth-wheel couplings, as well as advanced control systems for trucks and trailers. JOST’s offerings are designed to enhance safety, stability, and efficiency in vehicle operation, supporting clients in the transportation, agriculture, and construction sectors. The company serves a global market, providing solutions tailored to meet regulatory and operational standards across different regions. JOST Werke SE is headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.