Autoneum (AUTN) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved full-year guidance in 2025, with resilient performance and net profit up 14.6% year-over-year amid volatile global automotive markets.

• Revenue in local currencies rose to CHF 2.39 billion, with 6.4% inorganic growth from China acquisitions and strong order intake.

• Profitability improved, supported by operational efficiencies and successful integration of acquisitions, especially in Asia.

• Sustainability benchmarks advanced, including EcoVadis Gold, CDP A ratings, and significant use of recycled materials.

Financial highlights

• Revenue in local currencies up by CHF 55 million to CHF 2.39 billion; Swiss franc revenue down 2.1% due to currency effects.

• EBIT margin improved to 5.5% (from 5.3%); EBIT rose to CHF 126.9 million; net result up 14.6% to CHF 80.2 million.

• Basic EPS rose 15.2% to CHF 10.34.

• Free cash flow (excl. M&A) increased to CHF 121.1 million; including M&A, CHF 66.8 million.

• Board proposes CHF 3.20 per share dividend (prior year: CHF 2.80).

Outlook and guidance

• 2026 revenue guidance: CHF 2.2–2.4 billion; EBIT margin: 5.5–6.1%; free cash flow > CHF 100 million.

• Medium-term targets: revenue CHF 2.7 billion, EBIT margin 6–8%, free cash flow ≥5% of revenue, net debt/EBITDA <1.5x.

• Focus on profitable, value-accretive growth, especially with Chinese OEMs and commercial vehicles.

• Continued cost discipline, digitalization, and innovation in BEV and sustainable solutions.