Vincorion Slips as Weak Orders Overshadow JPMorgan's Bullish Call
Published on 11/12/2026 at 05:43 | Editorial boerse-global.de
Vincorion shares came under pressure following the release of its nine-month figures, with the defense supplier's stock down 6.3% on the day. The decline came as dpa-AFX pointed to softer order intake and a slightly thinner adjusted EBIT margin in the third quarter as likely drags on sentiment.
Order intake in the third quarter reached EUR 129.6 million, with incoming orders down roughly one-fifth compared with the prior-year period. The adjusted EBIT margin for the quarter eased to 20.5% from 20.8%, according to dpa-AFX. Revenue in the same period climbed 39.8% to EUR 87.5 million, Reuters reported.
The quarterly wobble in orders contrasted with a strong top line over the first nine months of 2026. Group revenue reached EUR 237.7 million, a gain of 41.4% year on year. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes rose 34.8% to EUR 46.4 million, producing an adjusted EBIT margin of 19.5%.
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Backlog figures underscored the scale of the order book. Vincorion reported an order backlog of EUR 657.5 million, with total orders on hand put at around EUR 1.2 billion.
Management reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, keeping the recently raised revenue forecast of EUR 323 million to EUR 333 million and an adjusted EBIT margin range of 18.5% to 19.5%. The upper end of that margin band matches the adjusted margin achieved across the first nine months.
JPMorgan, for its part, stuck with its positive stance. The bank left Vincorion at "Overweight" and reiterated its EUR 27 price target, with analyst David Perry describing the third quarter as strong.
The broker's endorsement landed on a down day for the sector. Vincorion's 4.3% slide in the prior session came alongside weakness in Rheinmetall, Leonardo and BAE Systems, after Czech defense group CSG posted a disappointing quarterly report and cut its profit guidance.
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