The earnings call reflected a mix of significant achievements, such as the successful spin-off of AUMOVIO and strong performance in the Tires division, alongside challenges including negative impacts from strategic moves and ongoing difficulties in specific segments like truck tires. While there were notable highlights, the presence of significant lowlights indicates a balanced outlook.
Company Guidance
During the Q3 2025 earnings call, Continental provided several key metrics and strategic updates. The company reported an organic growth of 2.6%, driven largely by a 3.7% increase in tire sales, although ContiTech showed a slight organic decline of 0.6%. The spin-off of AUMOVIO and the sale of the OESL business within ContiTech were highlighted as significant strategic milestones. These moves resulted in a combined non-cash impact of over EUR 1 billion in special effects, affecting the company's reported earnings. Despite these impacts, the leverage ratio on a pro forma basis was reported at 2.2%, with expectations to further deleverage by year-end. Continental maintained its full-year guidance for sales, EBIT, and free cash flow, with adjusted free cash flow increasing from EUR 157 million to EUR 169 million year-over-year. The company also expressed confidence in achieving the lower end of its guidance range for ContiTech due to anticipated improvements in Q4. Additionally, Continental's strategic focus on further strengthening its industry business within ContiTech was emphasized, with the industrial business now comprising 80% of ContiTech's operations.
AUMOVIO Spin-off Success
The AUMOVIO spin-off was successfully executed with a significant market cap increase of EUR 700 million on the first day, reaching EUR 2.4 billion, approximately 15% growth in 7 weeks.
Strong Organic Growth in Tires
The Tires division experienced a 3.7% organic growth, driven by a strong performance in North America and APAC regions.
Improved Leverage Ratio
The company's leverage ratio improved to 2.2%, with expectations to further deleverage by year-end.
Operational Performance Improvement
Operational performance improved with a slight increase in adjusted free cash flow from EUR 157 million to EUR 169 million, despite prior year one-off payments.
Continental Aktiengesellschaft (DE:CON) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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DE:CON Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2025
€66.50
€67.06
+0.84%
Aug 05, 2025
€55.46
€55.71
+0.44%
May 06, 2025
€53.29
€54.57
+2.40%
Mar 04, 2025
€50.88
€44.96
-11.64%
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Continental Aktiengesellschaft (DE:CON) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 05, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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