Petrol warns of 15 to 20 percent earnings shortfall for Petrol dd stock

Published on 10/20/2026 at 12:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Petrol cites a EUR 27.50 million March loss in Slovenia. Petrol dd stock costs EUR 58.10 on October 20, 2026 within a EUR 46.20 to EUR 66.40 range.

Warning and valuation details

Petrol warned on October 8, 2026 that full-year operating earnings could fall 15 to 20 percent below plan.
The company reported a EUR 27.50 million loss on Slovenian petroleum product sales in March 2026.
Petrol dd stock traded at EUR 58.10 at 12:44 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026.
Petrol's market capitalization stood at EUR 2.5 billion on October 19, 2026.

Petrol dd, SI0031102153, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Petrol dd (ISIN SI0031102153) warned on October 8, 2026 that full-year operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization could come in 15 to 20 percent below plan. The warning gives investors a clear reason to focus on regulated fuel margins and the group's exposure to Slovenia and Croatia.

According to Petrol, the group lost EUR 27.50 million on petroleum product sales in Slovenia in March 2026 alone. Management said unforeseen regulatory restrictions in Croatia added pressure, while the existing pricing model limited the company's ability to respond quickly to oil-market volatility.

Three dates explain the pressure

On April 10, 2026, Petrol's fiscal year 2025 revenue stood at EUR 6.14 billion, up 0.46 percent from the prior year, while operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose 5.46 percent to EUR 324.90 million, according to Delnicar. On May 22, 2026, the confirmed dividend was EUR 2.50 per share. On October 8, 2026, Petrol issued the 15 to 20 percent operating earnings warning.

What does the warning mean for margins?

The key issue is not only the size of the shortfall but also its source. A EUR 27.50 million monthly loss in one national fuel business shows how regulated prices can overwhelm otherwise substantial group revenue. Petrol's fiscal 2025 net income was EUR 174.20 million, up 19.36 percent year over year, but the October warning points to a materially weaker 2026 operating backdrop.

When is the next earnings date?

The next scheduled earnings report is listed for November 20, 2026, according to Investing.com. That report should show whether pricing restrictions and Croatian regulatory measures continued to weigh on the business after the warning.

Stock price and valuation

Petrol dd stock was trading at EUR 58.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 12:44 p.m. CEST. The Ljubljana-listed share had a 52-week range of EUR 46.20 to EUR 66.40 on October 19, 2026, and its market capitalization was EUR 2.5 billion, according to Investing.com. The same source lists an average 12-month analyst target of EUR 63.10 from two analysts, a valuation reference that leaves the warning as the central near-term risk.

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