HELLA (HLE) Q1 2023 earnings summary
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Q1 2023 earnings summary
1 Nov, 2026Executive summary
Strong start to FY23, with sales growth across all Business Groups and strategic positioning in electrification, energy management, safe and automated driving.
Financial highlights
Q1 FY23 consolidated sales rose 14.4% YoY to around €2.0bn, versus €1.7bn in Q1 CY22.
Segment performance
Electronics sales increased 10.9% to €842m; radar sensors, high-voltage battery management systems and other core products saw strong demand.
Lighting sales grew 19.4% to €955m, supported by higher production volumes.
Lifecycle Solutions sales rose 10.7% to €283m, driven by spare parts and workshop business and growth among agricultural and construction machinery customers.
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