Bystronic (1K) | Under Review (vs Hold) | Moving to Under Review after profit warning

Research evidence excerpt

Bystronic (1K) | Under Review (vs Hold) | Moving to Under Review after profit warning

significantly improved operating

costs

Q2 2026 Not explicitly addressed in prior guidance Order intake, net sales, and profitability expected below previous expectations; Q2 QI

Performance improvement vs. Q1 expected

Key Headwinds Not prominently cited Challenging sheet metal market conditions; weak laser solutions demand; lower

capacity utilization; pricing pressure in single machine sales; longer lead times for

automation solutions

Bystronic-Rofin Expected to contribute to growth and improved Continues positive impact with strong semiconductor-related demand; primary driver of

Impact operating costs FY2026 net sales growth

Source: Kepler Cheuvreux

Various drivers of margin deterioration, no conference call

Today's trading update represents a significant downgrade from prior guidance: In February,

Bystronic stated that, supported by a higher backlog in sheet metal and contributions from

Bystronic Rofin, "combined with significantly improved operating costs, the company is taking

the next step toward profitability" in FY 2026.

In April, Bystronic reaffirmed this outlook, saying they would achieve "increased sales and a

step toward profitability in 2026" despite Q1 falling below expectations.

The company cited weak sheet metal market conditions, laser solutions headwinds, lower

capacity utilisation, and pricing pressure as key drivers of the revision.

Bystronic's anaemic growth and margin performance in a relative context is a sign of concern:

Table 2:Bystronic outlook vs peer ecosystem

Company Revenue Direction Profitability Margin Direction Growth Drivers Key Headwinds

Direction