Barco shares fall as forward demand weakens

Barco NV

10/02/2026 08:43

** Shares in display devices manufacturer Barco BAR.BR fall 3.7% as FY earnings show what KBC Securities sees as "a weakening forward demand that cannot be ignored"

** Barco's order intake for the year falls 5% y/y to EUR 945.4 million ($1.13 billion), while the company's order book declines sharply to EUR 492.8 million

** KBC points out weakening U.S. demand due to tariffs and currency effects, growing Asia-Pacific competition grows, and the healthcare division struggling to secure long-term contracts.

** The stock touches lowest price since mid-April

($1 = 0.8399 euros)

(Reporting by Jakob Van Calster)

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