Siemens Faces Decline Amid Earnings Worries; Anticipates Currency Challenges Impacting Performance
Stock Performance: Siemens' stock fell 6.7% in Frankfurt after reporting mixed Q4 results, with revenues up 6% year-over-year but net profit down 13%, missing analyst expectations.
Financial Highlights: Q4 revenues reached €21.43 billion, while net profit was €1.84 billion, both figures reflecting a mixed performance against analyst consensus; free cash flow hit a record €5.3 billion.
Future Guidance: Siemens projected FY 2026 earnings of €10.40-€11.00/share, below the consensus of €11.54/share, citing currency effects and a forecasted revenue growth of 6%-8%.
CEO's Outlook: CEO Roland Busch dismissed concerns over conservative growth targets, emphasizing strong demand in sectors like rail, aerospace, and AI, and noted a strategic focus on core areas following a reduction in Healthineers holdings.
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