- Kion Group adjusts its forecast for fiscal year 2026, lowering the expected adjusted EBIT to between €815 million and €875 million, from the previous range of €880 million to €980 million.
- The company’s forecast for adjusted EBIT in the Industrial Trucks & Services (ITS) segment is reduced to €690 million to €740 million, down from €765 million to €835 million.
- Expected free cash flow for 2026 is now set at €400 million to €500 million, previously anticipated to be between €420 million and €540 million.
- Revenue projections are slightly lowered to €11.45 billion to €11.75 billion from €11.53 billion to €12.03 billion.
- Preliminary results for the third quarter indicate an adjusted EBIT of approximately €203 million and revenue of about €2.84 billion.
- Preliminary free cash flow for the third quarter is around €100 million.
- The revised financial outlook is primarily due to lower than expected order intake in the Industrial Trucks & Services segment for the third quarter.
- Revenue in the Industrial Trucks & Services segment for the third quarter is around €1.95 billion, whereas the Intelligent Automation Solutions (IAS) segment reports approximately €890 million in revenue and €66 million in adjusted EBIT.
- Kion has deferred its expectation of achieving mid-term targets, including a double-digit adjusted EBIT-margin at the group level, to beyond 2027.
- Following the announcement, Kion’s shares fell by 2% to €33.60, with trading volumes of 161,575 shares.
- Investor sentiment towards Kion remains relatively positive with 16 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
KION Group on Smartkarma
Smartkarma analysts, including those from αSK Primers, are covering KION Group closely, providing valuable insights for investors. αSK Primers‘ recent report titled “Primer: KION Group (KGX GR) – Aug 2026″ highlights KION Group as a global leader in intralogistics with strong segments in Industrial Trucks & Services and Supply Chain Solutions. The report emphasizes KION’s strategic positioning to benefit from trends such as e-commerce expansion, warehouse automation, and sustainable energy systems. Despite cyclical risks, KION’s high-margin service business and focus on automation are seen as factors contributing to long-term value creation.
A look at KION Group Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 5 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
The Smartkarma Smart Scores indicate a positive long-term outlook for KION Group. With high scores in Value and Growth, the company is positioned for strong performance in the future. KION Group is considered to be a valuable investment opportunity, reflecting its potential for growth in the material handling solutions sector.
Although the company scores slightly lower in Dividend, Resilience, and Momentum, the overall outlook remains optimistic. KION Group AG, known for providing forklifts, warehouse equipment, and industrial trucks, is well-positioned to capitalize on its strengths in value and growth, making it a promising prospect for investors looking for long-term growth potential.
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