Switzerland's Feintool H1 revenue rises on cost cuts, stronger regional demand

Feintool International Holding AG

27/08/2026 05:40

Overview
Switzerland precision parts maker's H1 revenue rose 5.6% despite challenging market conditions
EBITDA rose 47% and EBIT turned positive from a loss a year earlier
Free cash flow improved but remained negative due to higher trade receivables

Outlook
Feintool expects 2026 revenue growth of about 4%
Company sees 2026 EBIT margin broadly in line with first-half level
Feintool targets significantly positive free cash flow for 2026

Result Drivers
COST STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - Co said transformation measures, including improved cost structure and operational flexibility, strengthened competitiveness and supported profitability growth
REGIONAL DEMAND TRENDS - Europe benefited from growth in fineblanking and cold forming and higher industrial demand; U.S. saw robust demand for hybrid and combustion drivetrain components; Asia gained from automotive industry shift and new India facility
DIVERSIFICATION - Growing diversification in industrial and green energy applications expanded addressable market beyond traditional automotive business

Company press release: ID:nGNE56rB6D

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Sales
 
CHF 353.30 mln
 
H1 EBIT
 
CHF 8.80 mln
 
H1 EBITDA
 
CHF 34.10 mln
 
H1 EBIT Margin
 
2.50%
 
H1 Free Cash Flow
 
-CHF 4.50 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the auto, truck & motorcycle parts peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Feintool International Holding AG is CHF11.00, about 0% even its August 26 closing price of CHF11.00
The stock recently traded at 36 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 33 three months ago

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