Continental stock stays in focus as UBS conference nears
Published on 11/10/2026 at 17:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOutlook and Conference Keep Focus
- Continental raised its 2026 outlook after a strong third quarter in the tire business.
- Strong earnings in Europe supported the outlook increase, while weaker replacement markets in the Americas remain a drag.
- The UBS European Conference puts the revised targets and tire performance back in focus for investors.
Continental raised its 2026 outlook on November 4 after what the company called another very good quarter in its tire business. The revised targets and the upcoming UBS European Conference keep the focused tire manufacturer in view for investors.
Continental stock traded at 73.32 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:14 CET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1.13 percent above the Xetra close of Monday, November 9, at 72.50 euros.
Higher Targets After Strong Tire Quarter
In its November 4 investor-relations release, Continental lifted its continuing-operations outlook for 2026. The company now expects an adjusted EBIT margin of 13.4 to 14.0 percent, compared with 12.0 to 13.5 percent previously.
Adjusted free cash flow is expected at 1.0 billion to 1.3 billion euros, up from the previous range of 0.7 billion to 1.1 billion euros. The sales outlook was narrowed to 13.5 billion to 13.9 billion euros from 13.2 billion to 14.2 billion euros.
Europe Leads as Markets Diverge
Continental said the upgrade was driven particularly by strong earnings in Europe. The company expects EMEA tire sales around the prior-year level with a slightly higher adjusted EBIT margin, while the Americas are expected to post slightly lower sales and a margin around the prior-year level. APAC sales and margin are expected to be slightly higher year on year.
Higher raw-material prices are increasingly affecting earnings and are expected to weigh more heavily in the fourth quarter. That risk limits how far investors can extrapolate the third-quarter performance into the closing months of the year.
Conference Brings Guidance Back Into Focus
The UBS European Conference puts the raised annual targets and the tire business at the center of the next investor discussion. The company has become more focused on tires following the sale of ContiTech, but the outlook also reflects continued differences between regional markets.
Continental AG at a Glance
- Company: Continental AG
- ISIN: DE0005439004
- Ticker: CON.DE
- Trading venues: Lang & Schwarz and Xetra
- Lang & Schwarz price: 73.32 euros on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 17:14 CET
- Change versus Xetra: 1.13 percent above the November 9, 2026 close
- Xetra close: 72.50 euros on Monday, November 9, 2026
- Industry: Tires and automotive supply
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