AUMOVIO, the automotive technology company spun off from Continental’s former Automotive group sector in September 2025, reported a significant jump in profitability for fiscal year 2025. The Frankfurt-based company delivered adjusted EBIT of €717 million, a 45.4 percent increase over the prior year, on adjusted consolidated sales of €18.5 billion.
Highlights
- AUMOVIO’s Safety and Motion business area — which includes brake and comfort systems — posted adjusted EBIT of €372 million, a 42.1 percent increase driven by material cost reductions and production efficiency gains.
- Adjusted EBIT margin for the full company rose to 3.9 percent from 2.5 percent in FY 2024, hitting the top end of guidance.
- The company generated €159 million in adjusted free cash flow despite €491 million in restructuring and spin-off-related outflows.
- A workforce restructuring affecting up to 4,000 engineering positions globally is planned for 2026.
Safety and Motion Delivers Strongest Profit Growth
The Safety and Motion business area, which encompasses AUMOVIO’s brake systems, friction materials, and comfort products, was a standout performer. Adjusted sales held broadly stable at €7.4 billion, declining just 1.8 percent year-on-year due to adverse currency effects.
However, profitability improved sharply. Adjusted EBIT rose €110 million to €372 million, supported by substantial reductions in material and fixed costs alongside meaningful production efficiency gains. The segment’s margin improvement outpaced several other business areas despite the modest sales decline.
Full-Year Financial Performance
Across the full company, adjusted consolidated sales declined 5.0 percent to €18.5 billion. On an organic basis — adjusted for consolidation scope changes and currency effects — sales fell 2.5 percent. The company attributed the decline to challenging market conditions across its global operations.
Despite the revenue headwinds, AUMOVIO reached the top end of its EBIT guidance. CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt said disciplined strategy execution is driving clear results and that the company is proactively countering headwinds while strengthening its competitive position.
CFO Jutta Dönges said the company has further strengthened its financial stability and resilience, adding that AUMOVIO aims to improve profitability again in 2026.
Mixed Results Across Other Business Areas
The Autonomous Mobility segment reported adjusted sales of €3.1 billion, down 5.5 percent, with adjusted EBIT improving slightly to negative €41 million from negative €46 million.
Architecture and Network Solutions saw adjusted sales fall 9.2 percent to €5.0 billion. Adjusted EBIT declined 14.1 percent to €360 million, impacted by the early termination of a build-to-print project and lower volumes in the U.S. and Europe.
The User Experience business area posted a significant turnaround. Although adjusted sales dipped 2.5 percent to €3.0 billion, adjusted EBIT swung from negative €147 million to positive €11 million — a more than €150 million improvement driven by structural cost measures.
2026 Outlook
AUMOVIO expects adjusted sales between €17.0 billion and €18.5 billion for fiscal year 2026, with an adjusted EBIT margin between 3.5 percent and 5.0 percent. Normalized free cash flow is projected at €500 million to €800 million.
The company cited ongoing geopolitical pressures, shifting demand for electrified powertrains, and increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers as key market factors. S&P Global Mobility forecasts global passenger car and light vehicle production to decline slightly at negative 0.4 percent.
AUMOVIO plans to continue its efficiency program in 2026, with priorities including process standardization, portfolio management, and consolidation of its global manufacturing footprint. Additional site adjustments in Europe and Asia are planned.
The company is also advancing what it calls “Pioneering Initiatives” across all business areas, focused on sensor and display solutions for future mobility applications.
AUMOVIO employs approximately 82,000 people at more than 80 locations worldwide. Full fiscal year 2025 results are available at aumovio.com.
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