Aumovio shares slide as auto supplier warns of production slump
- Aumovio shares dropped nearly 4% to €32.45 on Thursday.
- The company warned of several years of weak automotive production.
- Third-quarter revenue fell 12% to €4.0bn with a €72m net loss.
- Aumovio settled a legal dispute with BMW for €350m.
- The company confirmed its full-year financial outlook for 2026.
Aumovio shares fell nearly 4 per cent to €32.45 around midday on 5 November 2026, bringing the company's total losses for the year to almost one-quarter. The Frankfurt-based auto supplier warned of a multi-year production slump despite its ongoing cost-cutting initiatives.
Aumovio is facing market pressure, and Reuters reported on 5 November 2026 that the company warned of years of weak auto production.
Third-quarter earnings and financial performance
Aumovio reported improved profitability for the third quarter of 2026. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes for the period fell 10.5 per cent to €137m.
Revenue for the quarter decreased 12 per cent to just under €4.0bn, while the company's net loss widened from €19m to €72m. The operating margin rose year on year from 3.4 per cent to 3.5 per cent.
Record order intake and BMW legal settlement
Orders for the company doubled to €6.4bn during the third quarter of 2026. This growth occurred alongside a new supply agreement with BMW, which generated €1.4bn in orders.
Aumovio agreed to pay €350m to settle a legal dispute with BMW regarding brakes delivered in July. Payments for this settlement are due in the third and fourth quarters.
CEO reaffirms full-year outlook and retains UX business
CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt confirmed the company's full-year 2026 financial forecast. The company officially reaffirmed its outlook for the year on 5 November 2026.
TradingView and Traders Union both reported that the company confirmed its 2026 outlook as profitability and margins improved, despite operating within a weak European auto market.
Von Hirschheydt announced that the User Experience business, which manufactures vehicle interior displays, will remain within the group.
Ownership structure and corporate background
Aumovio SE is a public company within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry with the identifier 13mDKKVrLiJv. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Hesse, the company maintains operations across multiple global regions.
At the time of the spin-off, the share price was set at €35, and it later climbed to almost €47.
The Schaeffler family is the largest shareholder, holding 46 percent of the shares in the company, which is valued at slightly more than €3.2bn. Aumovio has 163,399 followers on LinkedIn, and its most recent funding round was Post-IPO Equity on 1 September 2025, with Continental listed as an investor.
Industry-wide production challenges
Aumovio warned that the automotive industry is expected to face several years of weak production.
The company is currently operating in a weak market environment and is reporting earnings before interest adjusted for special items.
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