Continental a raportat un profit trimestrial peste așteptări, în ciuda declinului din sectorul auto

Continental AG reported better-than-expected quarterly profits, driven by premium tire sales and lower raw material costs, despite a decline in global vehicle production. The company maintained its annual forecasts for the tire division, warning of raw material price fluctuations in 2026. Shares fell by 2% in Frankfurt. The operational profit reached 570 million euros, exceeding analyst expectations, while net profit dropped by 45.9% due to the spin-off of its automotive division, Aumovio. Overall sales decreased by 9.1% compared to the previous year.