Constantin Hesse, an analyst from Jefferies, maintained the Buy rating on Krones AG. The associated price target remains the same with €165.00.
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Constantin Hesse has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including strong profitability and cash generation despite a minor sales shortfall in Q4. The company modestly missed revenue expectations, yet still outperformed on margins and delivered free cash flow far above consensus, further strengthening its already solid net cash position and supporting valuation upside.
In addition, order intake remains healthy with a near-record backlog, offering clear visibility into medium-term revenues and underpinning the reaffirmed 2028 sales target. The FY26 guidance aligns with market expectations and implies attractive growth between 2026 and 2028, especially given solid expansion in core segments such as Filling and Packaging as well as Intralogistics, which supports a constructive view on future earnings dynamics.