Germany · Company earnings

Continental raises its margin outlook after a strong tyre quarter

The company increased continuing-operations guidance and reported €514 million in Q3 adjusted operating profit.

Event: 4 November 2026Checked: 10 November 2026
Original Finance Hub brief: Continental raises its margin outlook after a strong tyre quarter
Original Daily Money Brief visual · See the written context and source dates alongside.
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13.4%–14.0%2026 adjusted EBIT margin outlook · continuing operations
€514mQ3 adjusted EBIT · up 6.7% year on year
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What happened

On 4 November, Continental raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT margin outlook for continuing operations to around 13.4%–14.0%, from 12.0%–13.5%. Q3 adjusted EBIT was €514 million versus €482 million a year earlier. Strong tyre earnings supported the revision.

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Why your money cares

A company can perform differently from the broader automotive industry. Adjusted operating profit also differs from net profit and free cash flow.

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What to watch

Monitor raw-material costs, replacement-tyre demand and whether the full-year figures meet the revised range.

Sources & editorial context

Original 5 November Finance Hub graphic. The forecast range applies to continuing operations and is not an achieved annual margin.

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