Continental AG
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Price: 65.44 EUR -0.21%
Market Cap: 13.1B EUR

Continental AG
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Nestled at the heart of Germany's industrial prowess is Continental AG, a company that has evolved from its humble beginnings as a rubber manufacturer in 1871 into a global titan within the automotive industry. Driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a robust engineering ethos, Continental has established itself as a critical supplier to some of the world's most prestigious automobile manufacturers. The company's diverse portfolio spans from producing high-performance tires, which remain a cornerstone of its business, to developing sophisticated automotive systems and technologies. Its tire division, known for both consumer and commercial applications, plays a critical role in ensuring safety and efficiency across many transportation modes. In the global host of modern automotive development, Continental seamlessly combines its legacy in tire manufacturing with advancements in automotive electronics and software solutions.

Beneath its vast industrial canopy, Continental's business model flourishes on a multi-pronged approach. The Automotive Technologies division embodies the company's stride into the digital age, producing everything from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to vehicle networking and data solutions, capturing the zeitgeist of current automotive trends towards automation and electrification. Meanwhile, its ContiTech division extends the company's expertise into industrial applications, providing products like conveyor belts and anti-vibration systems that serve various sectors beyond just automotive. Through strategic partnerships and continuous R&D investment, Continental AG not only ensures its stronghold as a leader in tire manufacturing but also positions itself at the forefront of the future of mobility, ensuring that its revenue streams are as diversified as they are robust. In essence, Continental's ability to adapt and innovate within its core and emerging markets showcases its dexterous navigation through the ever-evolving automotive landscape.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2025
Call Date
May 6, 2025
AI Summary
Q1 2025

Strong Margin Improvement: Automotive adjusted EBIT margin jumped from about 2% last year to 6%, driven by self-help measures and sustainable pricing.

Guidance Unchanged: Despite global volatility and tariff risks, Continental kept its 2025 guidance ranges for all major segments unchanged.

Solid Tire Performance: Tire business saw 3.9% organic growth, with price/mix as the main driver; replacement demand was healthy while OEM volumes declined.

Free Cash Flow Recovery: Free cash flow improved to minus EUR 300 million from minus EUR 1.1 billion, aided by better operations and lower CapEx.

ContiTech Maintains Margin: Despite a 6% sales decline, ContiTech held margins year-on-year through strict cost measures.

Aumovio Spin-Off On Track: The Automotive division rebranding as Aumovio is set for a September spin-off, with related costs in the low to mid 3-digit million euro range.

Tariff Preparedness: Management says dedicated teams are working to mitigate tariff impacts, but effects remain hard to predict and are not factored into current guidance.

Key Financials
Automotive Adjusted EBIT Margin
6.0%
Tire Organic Sales Growth
3.9%
Tire Volume Growth
0.6%
Tire Price/Mix Contribution
3.3%
ContiTech Organic Sales Growth
-6%
Free Cash Flow
-€300 million
Continental Group Sales Guidance (continued ops)
€19.5 billion to €21 billion
Continental Group Margin Guidance (continued ops)
10.5% to 11.5%
Automotive & Contract Manufacturing Sales Guidance (discontinued ops)
€18 billion to €20 billion
Automotive & Contract Manufacturing EBIT Margin Guidance (discontinued ops)
2.5% to 4%
Net Indebtedness
€4,060 million
Order Intake Increase (Automotive)
€1.5 billion higher than Q1 2024
Spin-off and Restructuring Costs
low to mid 3-digit million euro amount
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls
2025
2024
2023
2020
2019

Management

Mr. Olaf Schick
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Dr. Ariane Reinhart
Member of the Executive Board - Group Human Relations & Sustainability
No Bio Available
Mr. Christian Kotz
Member of the Executive Board
No Bio Available
Mr. Philip Nelles
Member of Executive Board
No Bio Available
Mr. Philipp von Hirschheydt
Member of Executive Board for Automotive Group Sector
No Bio Available
Dr. Felix Gress
Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
No Bio Available
Mr. David O?Donnell
Head of Global Research & Development for Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyres
No Bio Available
Dr. Christiane Pfeiffer
Head of Communications for Commercial Vehicle Tires Division
No Bio Available
Friedrich Angerbauer
Head of Purchasing - The Chassis & Safety Division
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael Neuheisel
Head of Digital Solutions for Commercial Vehicle Tires
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
NIEDERSACHSEN
Hannover
Vahrenwalder Strasse 9
Contacts