Bilfinger plunges after cutting 2026 outlook for the second time

Bilfinger SE

17/09/2026 08:31

Updates share move, adds milestone
** Shares in German industrial services group Bilfinger GBFG.DE drop 22.5% and on track for its worst day ever after the company lowered its 2026 outlook for the second time, citing weaker-than-expected H2 business performance and geopolitical uncertainty
** Bilfinger now expects 2026 revenue of €5.3 billion ($6.08 billion) to €5.7 billion, down from prior forecast of €5.4 billion to €5.9 billion 
** The company cut its 2026 EBITA margin outlook to 3.2%-3.6% from 5.8%-6.2% previously, and expects 4.6%-5.0% on an adjusted basis after one-off costs linked to its new "Agile" program
** The company says "Agile" program will carry one-off earnings costs of about €75 million in 2026, but is expected to contribute about €75 million annually from 2028
** Bilfinger also lowered free cash flow guidance but confirmed its 2030 mid-term targets
** The company had lowered its 2026 margin expectations in August following its second-quarter results
** Bilfinger is at the bottom of the STOXX 600 index .STOXX
     
     
     
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(Reporting by Basile Day)
((Basile.Day@thomsonreuters.com))