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Washtec Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary3 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q1–Q3 revenue rose 4.6% YoY to €374.5m, while reported EBIT fell 20.7% to €25.7m amid delayed efficiency benefits, higher costs and €2.0m of organizational optimization expenses.
Q3 revenue increased 0.7% to €126.7m; EBIT declined 45.9% to €8.0m and free cash flow was negative €5.1m.
Financial highlights
Q1–Q3 adjusted EBIT, excluding €2.0m of organizational optimization expenses, was €27.7m; reported EBIT margin was 6.9% versus 9.0%.
Q1–Q3 net income declined to €16.1m from €21.1m; EPS fell to €1.21 from €1.57.
Q1–Q3 gross margin decreased to 30.0% from 31.2%; EBITDA was €39.1m versus €44.3m.
Q1–Q3 free cash flow was €8.6m, down €19.2m YoY; operating cash inflow fell to €16.0m from €33.2m.
Q3 adjusted EBIT was €10.0m, down €4.8m YoY; Q3 net income fell to €4.8m from €9.8m.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 revenue growth guidance is mid-single-digit; reported EBIT margin guidance is 8%–9%, with ROCE expected below the prior-year level.
FY2026 free cash flow guidance is €35m–€45m, more likely toward the lower end; guidance includes expected costs and reflects delayed efficiency benefits and lower-than-expected Consumables revenue.
Delayed efficiency programs are not expected to be recovered in FY2026; savings from the Czech relocation are expected to materialize in 2027 after completion around year-end 2026 or early 2027.
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- Digital service transformation and efficiency initiatives drive recurring revenue growth toward 50% by 2027.WSUCMD 2026
- EBIT and net income rose despite lower revenue, with strong cash flow and stable 2024 outlook.WSUQ2 2024
- WashTec's 2024 EBIT rose 9% despite lower revenue, with digital and ESG advances driving growth.WSU13th Hamburg Investor Day
Next Washtec earnings date
Q4 202625 Mar, 2027
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Next Washtec earnings date
Q4 202625 Mar, 2027
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WashTec AG is a provider of car wash solutions, offering a wide range of products and services for vehicle cleaning and care. The company’s portfolio includes automatic car wash systems, self-service wash stations, truck and bus washing systems, as well as cleaning agents and accessories. WashTec serves clients such as gas stations, car dealerships, and commercial fleet operators. In addition to its equipment, WashTec provides maintenance, repair, and digital solutions related to car wash services. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, and its shares are listed on the FSE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange).