Fuchs Petrolub extended Mercedes-Benz partnership and Fuchs Petrolub stock nears high

Published on 10/09/2026 at 12:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

First-half revenue rose 11.00 percent to EUR 2.0 billion. Fuchs Petrolub stock costs EUR 44.66 on October 9, 2026 after EUR 44.24, plus 0.95 percent.

Key points in brief

Fuchs Petrolub extended its strategic Mercedes-Benz partnership on October 1, 2026.
First-half 2026 revenue rose 11.00 percent to EUR 2.0 billion and EBIT rose 24.00 percent to EUR 260.0 million.
The Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 44.66 on October 9, 2026, plus 0.95 percent versus the EUR 44.24 prior close.
Deutsche Bank Research maintained a Buy rating and a EUR 54.00 price target on October 1, 2026.

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Fuchs Petrolub (ISIN DE000A3E5D64) was trading at EUR 44.66 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. CEST, up 0.95 percent versus the EUR 44.24 prior close. On October 1, 2026, EQS News reported that FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz had extended their strategic business partnership. The agreement keeps tailor-made lubrication solutions within the global Mercedes-Benz network.

Three dated events shape the setup

On September 24, 2026, JPMorgan maintained an Overweight rating on Fuchs SE, according to FinanzNachrichten; the same page showed a reference price of EUR 43.70 on October 7, 2026. On October 1, Deutsche Bank Research maintained Buy with a EUR 54.00 target, while the Mercedes-Benz extension was announced the same day.

The operating backdrop came from the first half of 2026. Börse Express reported revenue of EUR 2.0 billion, up 11.00 percent year over year, while EBIT rose 24.00 percent to EUR 260.0 million. The comparison matters because operating profit grew more than twice as fast as revenue.

What does the deal change for earnings?

The Mercedes-Benz extension strengthens a long-running automotive relationship, but its financial value is not quantified in the announcement. The more immediate test is pricing power: Fuchs guided to 2026 EBIT of EUR 460.0 million to EUR 480.0 million, compared with its earlier EUR 450.0 million view, while it expects greater margin pressure in the third quarter, according to Börse Express.

That creates a clear benchmark for the next report. Revenue growth reached 11.00 percent in the first half, but the company must show that higher selling prices can offset raw-material costs and preserve the 13.00 percent quarterly operating margin cited for the second quarter.

October 30 brings the next test

FUCHS SE has scheduled its conference call and press conference for October 30, 2026, according to the EQS News event listing. Investors will have a fresh read on third-quarter demand, margins and progress toward the EUR 460.0 million to EUR 480.0 million EBIT range.

Stock stands near its yearly high

Fuchs Petrolub was EUR 0.14, or 0.31 percent, below the EUR 44.80 52-week high on October 9, 2026, using the Lang & Schwarz price and the primary-market range. The prior close at Lang & Schwarz was EUR 44.24 on October 8, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Fuchs Petrolub stock.