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Stabilus cuts 2030 targets as demand weakens in China and North America
Stabilus lowered its targets for 2030 as it expects weaker business in China and North America.
The auto and industrial supplier now expects revenue of €1.5 billion, €500 million below its previous target.
It also expects an adjusted operating profit margin of 12% to 15%, instead of its earlier target of 15%.
Weaker-than-expected demand in the Americas led to a €67 million write-down in the latest financial year.
In the fourth quarter, revenue fell 4.4% year on year to €302.1 million, while adjusted operating profit dropped to €28.9 million from €34 million.
Stabilus proposed a dividend of €0.22 per share, down from €0.35, subject to approval by its supervisory board and shareholders.
The company cited debt reduction as a reason for the lower payout, and its shares fell 7% on Tradegate compared with their Xetra closing price.
Stabilus cut its 2030 targets as expectations for business in China and North America weakened.
The company now expects 2030 revenue of €1.5 billion, €500 million below its previous target.
It lowered its target adjusted EBIT margin to 12% to 15%, from 15%.
Weaker-than-expected demand in the Americas led to a €67 million impairment in fiscal 2026.
Fourth-quarter revenue fell 4.4% year on year to €302.1 million, while adjusted EBIT declined to €28.9 million.
- Who
- Stabilus, an automotive and industrial supplier.
- What
- It lowered its 2030 revenue and adjusted EBIT margin targets.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday evening, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- China and North America, with weaker demand also reported in the Americas.
- Why
- Stabilus lowered its expectations for business in China and North America amid weaker-than-expected demand.
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Weaker-than-expected demand in the Americas led Stabilus to record a €67 million impairment.
Revenue fell 4.4% year on year to €302.1 million, and adjusted EBIT fell to €28.9 million.
Stabilus announced lower 2030 targets and proposed a dividend of €0.22 per share, subject to approval.
- 2030 revenue target
- €1.5 billion, down €500 million from the previous target
- Adjusted EBIT margin target
- 12% to 15%, compared with 15% previously
- Americas impairment
- €67 million in fiscal 2026
- Fourth-quarter revenue
- €302.1 million, down 4.4% year on year
- Proposed dividend
- €0.22 per share, subject to supervisory board and shareholder approval