JBT Marel stock sits 45.06 percent below its 52-week high before Q3 results

Published on 10/02/2026 at 05:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Q2 revenue reached USD 981.00 million, up 5.00 percent year over year. JBT Marel stock was last at EUR 93.50 on October 1, 2026 versus EUR 93.00.

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JBT Marel stock was last at EUR 93.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026, 45.06 percent below its EUR 170.19 52-week high. onvista lists November 2, 2026, as the date for the third-quarter 2026 report, giving the stock a defined near-term earnings checkpoint.

Revenue grew in the second quarter

JBT Marel reported USD 981.00 million of revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 5.00 percent year over year, according to the company's investor-relations page. The same release highlighted orders above USD 1.00 billion for the third consecutive quarter and a record backlog of USD 1.54 billion.

The operating picture was mixed. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.10 percent in the second quarter, while net income margin was 2.90 percent. The combination of revenue growth and a large backlog gives the next report a clear test: whether delayed equipment shipments and manufacturing inefficiencies convert into stronger second-half execution.

Guidance meets analyst expectations

JBT Marel maintained its full-year 2026 outlook for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with adjusted earnings per share guidance of USD 7.85 to USD 8.35, according to MarketBeat on September 30, 2026. The company had reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.95 for the second quarter against a USD 2.02 consensus estimate, a USD 0.07 shortfall.

Analyst sentiment remains constructive but leaves execution risk visible. MarketBeat reported five Buy ratings and two Holds, with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of USD 165.20; Barclays had initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a USD 150.00 target on September 8, 2026. These targets are in U.S. dollars and are separate from the euro quotation used for German investors.

Stock stays below its yearly high

JBT Marel was last at EUR 93.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. CEST, up EUR 0.50, or plus 0.54 percent, versus the EUR 93.00 prior close of September 30, 2026. The quote was 45.06 percent below the EUR 170.19 52-week high, while the next reported operating milestone is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

Price source: substitute price Lang & Schwarz, Lang & Schwarz without data set.