HELLA

German subsidiary Forvia Hella achieved a currency-adjusted sales increase of about 1% to just under €5.9 billion in the first nine months, outperforming the declining market. Adjusted operating profit fell 13% to €294 million and the operating margin dropped to 5.0% due to higher costs for electronic components and start-up costs on lighting projects. Hella confirms its full-year sales forecast but now expects the operating margin only at the lower end of the previous target range and is increasing its focus on electronics and cost savings in the lighting business. » More on finanzen.net

Jens Grösch returns to Hella and will take over as CFO on 1 December; he succeeds Philippe Vienney, who is not renewing his contract. Grösch brings prior experience at Hella and most recently served as CFO of dSPACE. Hella faces challenges from intense competition (including Aumovio), cost pressure and necessary investments in electronics, software and e-mobility; the operating margin was 5.4 percent in the first half-year. Preliminary quarterly figures will be published on 30 October and the final results on 12 November. » More on deraktionaer.de

After a weaker first half, Hella has confirmed its annual forecast and says business performance is within expectations. Adjusted operating profit fell by almost 10% in the first half to €214 million, revenue was €3.97 billion (currency-adjusted +1.6% to €4.04 billion) and the adjusted operating margin fell to 5.4%. Group net income rose to €97.5 million, as high restructuring costs were incurred in the prior year. For 2026 Hella targets currency-adjusted revenue of around €7.4–7.9 billion and an operating margin of about 5.4–6.0%. » More on finanzen.net

HELLA reports operating income of €214 million for the first half, down from €237 million a year earlier, and an operating margin of 5.4% (previous year 6.0%). On a currency-adjusted basis, revenue rose 1.6% to €4.04 billion, while reported group revenue was €3.972 billion. The company, which operates under the Forvia umbrella together with Faurecia, confirmed the outlook issued in March for 2026. In after-hours trading, the HELLA share dipped slightly to €71.50. » More on finanzen.net

In the first quarter HELLA’s operating income fell to €96 million (previous year €109 million) on a 2.9% revenue decline to €1.9 billion. The operating margin decreased to 5.0% from 5.5% a year earlier. For 2026 HELLA confirms its guidance: currency-adjusted revenue of around €7.4–7.9 billion and an operating-income margin of about 5.4–6.0%. In XETRA trading HELLA shares temporarily rose to €70.10. » More on finanzen.net