Schaeffler 9M 2026 EBIT margin before special items rises to 4.5%; free cash flow drops to EUR — 40 million

Schaeffler posted 9M 2026 revenue of EUR 17.5 billion, down 1% from 9M 2025, with EBIT margin before special items at 4.5%. 9M free cash flow before cash in- and outflows for M&A swung to EUR -40 million from EUR 47 million a year earlier. Q3 revenue was EUR 5.8 billion, while the EBIT margin before special items slipped 0.3 percentage points to 4.2%. Q3 free cash flow before cash in- and outflows for M&A rose 49% to EUR 260 million. E-Mobility took one-off special charges of about EUR 240 million, while humanoid robotics orders on hand increased to about EUR 400 million; FY 2026 guidance and 2028 targets were confirmed. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Schaeffler AG published the original content used to generate this news brief via EQS News (Ref. ID: corporate_2414534_en) on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)