
The group confirms its guidance for 2026 despite the difficulties in the global automotive market.
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Brembo reported revenue growth despite the contraction in the global automotive market. The group confirmed the 2026 guidance previously updated in July.
Brembo closed the first nine months of the year with revenues of 2.9 billion euros, up 3.3% compared to the same period last year. Net profit stood at 175.3 million euros, up 7.7% compared to the nine months of last year. "In the first nine months of the year Brembo grows in a world car market that is still contracting", states Brembo's executive president, Matteo Tiraboschi.
The gross operating margin (Ebitda) amounted to 475 million (16.5% of revenues) and compares with 462.8 million in the previous year. Net investments of 202.7 million were made in the period, of which 9.8 million for increases in leased assets. In light of the results, the group confirmed its guidance for 2026, already improved with the indications communicated on 29 July, despite the persistent macroeconomic and sector difficulties. The confirmation of the "guidance for 2026 reflects the solidity of the group and the ability to achieve our strategic priorities", concludes Tiraboschi.
For the Brembo group, the automotive sector grew by 1.6% compared to the same period of the previous year, the motorcycle sector increased by 12.3% and the commercial vehicles sector increased by 10.1%. The competition sector, which includes Ohlins' revenues, decreased by 0.8%. In the nine months, sales remained essentially stable in Italy (-0.6%) while growing by 1.3% in Germany, 19.6% in France and 6.7% in the United Kingdom (+6.2%). In India they increased by 7.5%, while in China they decreased by 9.0%. Sales grew by 7% in North America (United States, Mexico and Canada) and by 11.1% in South America (Brazil and Argentina).
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