Schaeffler’s Stable Yet Cautious Outlook: Hold Rating Maintained Amid Mixed Signals

In a report released today, Vanessa Jeffriess from Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating on Schaeffler, with a price target of €4.45.

Vanessa Jeffriess’s rating is based on Schaeffler’s current performance and future outlook, which appear stable but not overly compelling for a more aggressive rating. The company’s pre-close call indicated that trends across its divisions were largely anticipated, with a notable delay in tariff recoveries impacting earnings in the second half of the year. This results in a balanced EBIT margin forecast, aligning with the midpoint of guidance.
Despite positive developments in the E-Mobility division and some momentum in aerospace and China, challenges persist in other areas such as PT&C and VLS, which face difficulties in Europe and lower year-over-year margins, respectively. Given these mixed signals and the reiteration of FY25F guidance without changes to consensus forecasts, Jeffriess maintains a Hold rating, reflecting a cautious but steady outlook on Schaeffler’s stock.

According to TipRanks, Jeffriess is ranked #1761 out of 9822 analysts.