InTiCa Systems posts Q1 net loss, higher copper prices hurt margins

InTiCa Systems SE

26/05/2026 08:06

Overview

Germany electronic components maker's Q1 sales rose 3.3% yr/yr to EUR 17.6 mln

Margins remained under pressure due to higher material costs, especially copper

Company reported Q1 net loss as EBIT and EPS remained negative

Outlook

InTiCa Systems expects 2026 group sales between EUR 68.0 mln and EUR 73.0 mln

Company forecasts 2026 EBIT between minus EUR 1.5 mln and minus EUR 2.5 mln

Company says outlook depends on stable cyclical trends and no escalation in geopolitical conflicts

Result Drivers

DIVERSIFICATION - Slight sales growth in both segments driven by ongoing diversification of products and business areas

MATERIAL COSTS - Margins remained under pressure due to a considerable rise in material costs, especially copper

ORDER STABILIZATION - Order trend stabilized and order offtake was less volatile than in 2025

Company press release: ID:nEQ5FdPYca

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
EUR 17.6 mln
Q1 EPS
-EUR 0.26
Q1 Net Income
-EUR 1.1 mln
Q1 EBITDA
EUR 800,000
Q1 EBITDA Margin
4.6%


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"

The average consensus recommendation for the electrical components & equipment peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for InTiCa Systems SE is €3.60, about 84.6% above its May 25 closing price of €1.95

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