EQS-Adhoc: Schaeffler AG: Schaeffler AG raises guidance for free cash flow before cash in- and outflows for M&A activities for fiscal year 2025

Herzogenaurach, 28 October 2025 - Based on preliminary figures for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), Schaeffler AG (DE000SHA0100) raises guidance for free cash flow before cash in- and outflows for M&A activities (adjusted FCF) for fiscal year 2025. 

According to the preliminary Q3 2025results, fx-adjusted sales growth for the reporting period came in at 1.3% (market consensus as of 23 October 2025: -0.5%). Schaeffler AG’s EBIT margin before special items improved year-on-year to 4.5% (pro-forma Q3 2024: 3.5%; market consensus: 4.1%) based on preliminary calculations. Due to the higher profitability, strict working capital management and a cautious investment policy within Schaeffler Group given the market environment, adjusted FCF improved to EUR 175 mn (pro-forma Q3 2024: EUR -364 mn; market consensus: EUR 110 mn) accordingly. 

Based on the positive adjusted FCF development year-to-date, Schaeffler AG now expects adjusted FCF for fiscal year 2025 to range between EUR 0 mn and EUR 200 mn (previous guidance: EUR -200 mn to EUR 0 mn). Guidance at group level for the other guidance KPIs is confirmed: fx-adjusted sales are expected to grow considerably year-on-year and the adjusted EBIT margin is forecast to come in between 3% and 5%. In this context, Schaeffler AG’s Executive Board also decided to increase the target corridor for the EBIT margin before special items for the division Bearings & Industrial Solutions for the full year from previously 5 to 7% to 6 to 8%. 

Schaeffler AG will publish further details on the Q3 2025 development at Group and divisional level on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. 

Important information: 

Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause Schaeffler's actual results, its financial position, growth or performance to differ materially from the figures presented herein. Explanations and reconciliations of key financial figures used can be found in the annual report 2024 of Schaeffler AG (available at https://www.schaeffler.com/en/investor-relations/events-publications/earnings-releases/). 

Contact: 

Heiko Eber, Head of Investor Relations 

Tel.: +49 9132 82 88125 

E-Mail: heiko.eber@schaeffler.com 

Dr. Axel Luedeke, Head of Group Communications & Public Affairs 

Tel.: +49 9132 82 8901 

E-Mail: presse@schaeffler.com