Stabilus stock falls 2.59 percent as Q3 revenue declines rapidly
Published on 10/07/2026 at 14:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Stabilus stock (ISIN DE000STAB1L8) was trading at EUR 15.82 on Xetra on October 7, 2026, down 2.59 percent from the previous close. The move puts the industrial supplier's latest operating mix under scrutiny, because margin improvement is arriving alongside weaker sales.
Revenue falls while margin improves
According to Investing.com, Stabilus generated EUR 299.51 million in Q3 FY2026 revenue. Organic revenue declined 4.4 percent to 4.5 percent, while the adjusted EBIT margin increased to 10.8 percent from 10.5 percent in the comparable period.
The contrast is important for the valuation: the income statement from the quarter shows net income of EUR 51.225 million and diluted earnings per share of EUR 2.07. Operating cash flow reached EUR 34.524 million in the quarter, while net debt stood at EUR 552.172 million at June 30, 2026.
Industrial demand offsets automotive pressure
Investing.com reports that industrial revenue grew 8 percent organically in Q3 FY2026, while automotive revenue declined 15 percent. Aerospace and defense revenue rose 35 percent year over year, giving Stabilus a measurable counterweight to the automotive downturn.
Management reaffirmed FY2026 guidance for EUR 1.15 billion of revenue, a 10 percent EBIT margin and EUR 90 million of free cash flow, according to Investing.com. The guidance makes the margin target the key checkpoint after the Q3 revenue decline.
Consensus target remains above the price
The analyst consensus published by Investing.com is Buy, based on six analysts. The average 12-month target is EUR 23.22, with a high of EUR 34.00 and a low of EUR 13.00; measured against EUR 15.82, the average target lies 46.8 percent above the Xetra price.
The next scheduled company checkpoint is the Annual Report 2026 on December 7, 2026. Stabilus develops gas springs, dampers and electromechanical motion-control systems for automotive, industrial, aerospace and other applications, according to its Stabilus investor-relations page.
Stabilus stock remains below its yearly high
At EUR 15.82 on October 7, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. CEST, the stock stood EUR 8.88 below its 52-week high of EUR 24.70 and EUR 2.64 above its 52-week low of EUR 13.18. The market capitalization was EUR 390.8 million, with 10,368 shares traded at that time.
Key facts on Stabilus stock
- Company: Stabilus SE
- ISIN: DE000STAB1L8
- Trading venue: Xetra
- Price (as of October 7, 2026, 1:02 p.m. CEST): EUR 15.82
- Market capitalization: EUR 390.8 million (as of October 7, 2026)
- 52-week range: EUR 13.18-24.70 (as of October 7, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Machinery, Tools, Heavy Vehicles, Trains and Ships
- Index membership: MDAX
Upcoming dates for Stabilus stock
- December 7, 2026: Annual Report 2026
- January 25, 2027: Quarterly Statement Q1 FY2027
- February 3, 2027: Annual General Meeting
