Austria's Semperit Q1 revenue rises 7.9%, returns to profit

Semperit Holding AG

13/05/2026 06:42

Overview

Austria industrial elastomer maker's Q1 revenue rose 7.9% yr/yr, EBITDA margin improved to 16.4%

Company swung to EUR 8.9 mln profit after tax from loss a year earlier

Semperit confirmed 2026 outlook, expects high single-digit revenue growth and EUR 95 mln operating EBITDA

Outlook

Semperit expects 2026 revenue growth in the high single-digit percentage range

Company sees 2026 operating EBITDA at around EUR 95 mln

Semperit says uncertainty remains high due to geopolitical factors and raw material supply risks

Result Drivers

DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE - Both Industrial Applications and Engineered Applications divisions contributed to revenue and EBITDA growth, with SEA rebounding from prior-year project delays and SIA achieving strong margin gains

EFFICIENCY AND COST CONTROL - Efficiency gains, sales initiatives, innovation, and strict financial discipline supported improved margins and profitability, per CEO Manfred Stanek

LOWER EXPENSES - Total expenses fell 1.9% and cost of materials declined, supporting margin expansion

Company press release: ID:nEQ9q58m5a

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
EUR 163.7 mln
Q1 EPS
EUR 0.43
Q1 EBIT
EUR 14.4 mln
Q1 EBITDA Margin
16.4%
Q1 EBIT Margin
8.8%


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the tires & rubber products peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Semperit Holding AG is €19.00, about 26.7% above its May 12 closing price of €15.00

The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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