Schaeffler: margin up, nine-month free cash flow still negative
Schaeffler reported a higher adjusted EBIT margin and positive attributable net income, but nine-month free cash flow stayed negative amid weaker markets.
- published on Newsmetry
- original source published
the same feed is available to bots and dashboards through the api. connect the api →
what happened
According to TradingView, Schaeffler's nine-month revenue was broadly flat at constant currency. Its adjusted EBIT margin rose to 4.5%, and attributable net income turned positive.
Free cash flow in the third quarter rebounded to €260 million, but the nine-month total remained negative. The company kept its 2026 guidance, citing a weaker macro outlook and lower vehicle-production forecasts.
why it matters
For investors, the key question is that profit gains are not yet translating into steady cash generation. The reaffirmed guidance suggests management does not expect near-term changes, while weak car demand continues to pressure suppliers across the sector.
market impact
Schaeffler shares: margin gains support sentiment, while negative nine-month cash flow weighs on valuation
tags
instruments
sources
- Schaeffler: Adjusted margin improved, but 9M free cash flow stayed negative amid weaker markets — TradingView, 3 November 2026 at 06:55 UTC
prepared by the newsmetry newsroom with ai assistance from the sources listed below. not investment advice.
alerts on your topics, the morning digest and the api — in your account.
get stories in real time ↗