Krones stock at EUR 113.40, up 1.43% before Xetra
Published on 11/12/2026 at 07:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey Outlook Points
- Krones cut its 2026 currency-adjusted revenue-growth forecast to 1 percent to 2 percent from 3 percent to 5 percent.
- The company kept its 2026 EBITDA margin target at 10.7 percent to 11.1 percent.
- Krones continues to target a 2026 return on capital employed of 19 percent to 20 percent.
Krones stock traded at EUR 113.40 on Lang & Schwarz at 07:47 CET on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1.43 percent above the Xetra close of Wednesday, November 11, at EUR 111.80.
The early indication comes as investors assess a lower growth outlook alongside stable profitability targets. In its investor-relations overview, Krones says it expects currency-adjusted revenue growth of 1 percent to 2 percent for 2026, compared with its previous forecast of 3 percent to 5 percent.
Growth Outlook Meets Margin Discipline
Krones continues to forecast an EBITDA margin of 10.7 percent to 11.1 percent for the year. Its return-on-capital-employed target stands at 19 percent to 20 percent. The investor-relations page lists revenue growth of 0.8 percent for the first nine months of 2026 and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.8 percent over the same period.
The revised revenue outlook points to a more cautious demand environment for the filling and packaging technology specialist, while the unchanged margin targets keep execution and profitability in focus. For investors, the next reports will show whether order momentum can support growth without weakening returns.
German industrial stocks remain in focus alongside the broader DAX market.
