Stabilus (STM) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Revenue and earnings declined in Q3 and 9M FY2026, mainly due to automotive market weakness, especially in APAC, and subdued industrial demand.

• Transformation program and personnel measures executed, delivering €15.4 million in cost savings in 9M FY2026 and targeting €32 million annual savings by FY2028.

• Divestiture of Fabreeka and Tech Products finalized, resulting in a €44.4 million gain and €79.2 million cash-in, sharpening focus on core automation and industrial business.

• Strategic investments continue in innovative products, including smart rotary actuators for humanoid robots.

• Free cash flow increased to €123.3 million, mainly due to proceeds from the divestment.

Financial highlights

• Q3 FY2026 revenue was €299.5 million, down 5.2% year-over-year, mainly due to China market weakness.

• Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 10.8% in Q3 FY2026, up 30 basis points year-over-year.

• Profit for the period rose to €68.9 million from €35.6 million year-over-year, reflecting a gain from the sale of subsidiaries.

• Free cash flow for Q3 YTD at €28.6 million, adjusted for divestitures.

• Net leverage ratio improved to 2.77x as of June 30, 2026, after significant debt repayment.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 revenue expected at approximately €1.15 billion, with adjusted EBIT margin at or slightly above 10%.

• Adjusted free cash flow forecast at approximately €90 million.

• No significant recovery in demand anticipated for the remainder of FY2026 due to ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical risks.