The earnings call revealed a challenging start to 2024 with significant headwinds in the first quarter, particularly in the Automotive and Tires segments. However, the company remains optimistic about achieving its full-year guidance through strategic measures and improved performance in the second half. Significant order wins in Autonomous Mobility and cost-saving initiatives provide some positive outlook.
Company Guidance
During the Q1 2024 earnings call for Continental AG (symbol: CON.DE), the company provided guidance despite encountering a challenging start to the year. They reported group sales of EUR 9.8 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 2%. The free cash flow was impacted by a one-time effect from the repurchase of ContiTech AG shares, resulting in approximately minus EUR 1.1 billion. Despite these challenges, the management expressed confidence in meeting their full-year guidance through improvements expected in the latter half of the year. Specifically, they anticipate stronger performance from Tires and ContiTech segments following internal cost-saving measures and ongoing pricing negotiations. The automotive segment faced a negative organic growth of 2.4% due to pricing and labor inflation challenges, but they remain optimistic about achieving the guidance corridor for the full year. Additionally, the company highlighted a EUR 4.6 billion order intake in the automotive sector, driven by strong performance in growth areas like Autonomous Mobility and Architecture and Networking.
Reconfirmation of Guidance
Despite a challenging start to the year, Continental confirmed its guidance for the full year, expecting improvements in the second half due to self-help measures and renegotiations.
Strong Order Intake in Autonomous Mobility
Continental achieved an order intake of EUR 4.6 billion in the first quarter, with significant contributions from Autonomous Mobility, including a major win for next-generation surround radars.
Progress in Cost Management
Continental reported operational improvements in working capital and confirmed progress in its cost-saving measures, including a fixed cost reduction program expected to yield a low triple-digit million contribution in 2024.
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Continental AG (CTTAY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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CTTAY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 11, 2024
$6.07
$6.66
+9.72%
Aug 07, 2024
$5.94
$6.35
+6.90%
May 08, 2024
$6.86
$6.62
-3.50%
Mar 07, 2024
$7.76
$7.68
-1.03%
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Continental AG (CTTAY) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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