Wacker Neuson stock reports stronger first half results

Published on 10/04/2026 at 19:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wacker Neuson stock posted EUR 1.26 billion in first-half revenue, up 17 percent in 2026. EBIT margin reached 8.3 percent as guidance rose.

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Wacker Neuson (ISIN DE000WACK012) was last at EUR 23.70 on Xetra on October 2, 2026, with a daily change of -0.42 percent. The company entered the final quarter with stronger first-half earnings and a raised 2026 outlook, according to Yahoo Finance on August 13, 2026.

Revenue reaches EUR 1.26 billion

Revenue for the first half of 2026 rose 17 percent from the prior-year period to EUR 1.26 billion. EBIT increased 86.6 percent to EUR 104.7 million, producing an EBIT margin of 8.3 percent, according to Aktien Global in its September 2026 coverage.

The earnings mix matters because Compact Equipment generated EUR 743 million of first-half revenue, up 26 percent, while Light Equipment revenue increased 9 percent to EUR 260 million, according to Yahoo Finance.

Guidance moves higher

Wacker Neuson now expects 2026 revenue between EUR 2.3 billion and EUR 2.4 billion, compared with the previous range of EUR 2.2 billion to EUR 2.4 billion. Its EBIT margin guidance also increased by 50 basis points to 7.0 percent to 8.0 percent, while management highlighted weaker order momentum in the second quarter as a counter-factor, according to Yahoo Finance.

Analyst views remain divided. Warburg Research sees potential for a price of EUR 30, while other analysts place the stock closer to the low EUR 20s, according to Boersengefluester on September 28, 2026. The EUR 30 figure lies 26.6 percent above the October 2 price of EUR 23.70.

Stock remains below yearly high

Wacker Neuson stock was last at EUR 23.70 on October 2, 2026, with 46,483 shares traded and a market capitalization of EUR 1.6 billion. The price stood 9.0 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 26.05 and above the 52-week low of EUR 16.66.

For investors, the next test is whether the improved margin profile can offset the slower order momentum described by management. The next confirmed quarterly report is scheduled for November 12, 2026, according to comdirect.