SUSS MicroTec plummets after 'disappointing' margin forecast

SUSS MicroTec SE

30/03/2026 08:15

** SUSS MicroTec SMHNn.DE shares sink about 12% after the German chip equipment manufacturer posted worse-than-expected 2026 guidance

** The company expects an EBIT margin for 2026 between 8% and 10%, below a company-compiled consensus of 11.6%

** Jefferies says margin guidance is disappointing, adding sales decline and rising R&D expenses are affecting it

** It, however, flags 2026 is a transition year and expects revenue and margin improvement from 2027

** SUSS MicroTec shares are on track for their worst day since late October if losses hold

(Reporting by Danny Callaghan)

((danny.callaghan@thomsonreuters.com))