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Kion publishes transcript of Q2 2026 results update call

Kion publishes transcript of Q2 2026 results update call

ReutersReuters2026/07/30 17:33
  • Kion transcript from its Q2 2026 results update call attended by CEO Rob Smith, CFO Christian Harm, analysts, and an operator.
  • Q2 order intake €2.8 billion; revenue up 8%; adjusted EBIT €224 million; margin 7.7%; net income €112 million; EPS €0.86.
  • Free cash flow was -€25 million, hit by working capital; €63 million cash out for Zikoo stake; improvement expected over next two quarters.
  • Guidance updated: ITS revenue €8.2-€8.5 billion; adjusted EBIT €765-€835 million; IAS revenue €3.33-€3.53 billion; adjusted EBIT €230-€270 million.
  • Management cited H2 ITS margin support from higher revenue, efficiency savings, pricing; Q2 ITS margin miss tied to FX moves including Polish zloty.
  • Kion bought 70% of Smart Innovation NV to scale autonomous pallet trucks; CEO flagged humanoid robots as a 3-5 year integration opportunity, not a forklift threat.


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