In a report released today, Lucas Ferhani from Jefferies upgraded KION GROUP AG to a Hold, with a price target of €56.00.
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Lucas Ferhani has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors that both limit downside and cap upside in the near term. After a roughly 24% year-to-date share price decline and a 2026 outlook that already assumes a very challenging forklift market, he views the stock as largely de-risked, with current valuation reflecting a weak macro environment and intense price competition.
At the same time, he remains cautious as earnings expectations have been revised down, and his forecasts stay meaningfully below consensus, particularly for 2027–2028. While efficiency measures and a stronger warehouse automation outlook support medium-term margin recovery, the lack of clear signs of demand inflection in forklifts and ongoing execution risks justify a neutral stance rather than a more positive recommendation.
In another report released on February 27, Citi also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a €63.00 price target.