Knorr-Bremse AG (KBX)

Currency in EUR
102.90
-0.60(-0.58%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
101.00104.60
52 wk Range
77.40115.60
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
102.9
Open
101.3
Day's Range
101-104.6
52 wk Range
77.4-115.6
Volume
222.84K
Average Volume (3m)
183.23K
1-Year Change
21.1301%
Book Value / Share
19.85
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
117.07
Upside
+13.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins

Knorr-Bremse AG News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 117.07
(+13.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy118.00+14.67%115.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold108.00+4.96%-MaintainJul 16, 2026
Barclays
Sell92.00-10.59%90.00MaintainJul 14, 2026
Jefferies
Buy125.00+21.48%117.00MaintainJul 07, 2026
Citi
Buy126.00+22.45%123.00MaintainJul 07, 2026

Knorr-Bremse AG Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Knorr-Bremse Q2 revenue reached EUR 2.1B with 6% organic growth; EBIT margin hit 14.2%, highest in 5.5 years, up 110 basis points YoY.
  • Free cash flow improved to EUR 62M in Q2 and EUR 294M in H1 2026; ROCE rose 250 bps to 23.8% as BOOST transformation program concluded.
  • Company raised FY 2026 guidance: revenue EUR 8.1-8.3B, EBIT EUR 1.4-1.45B, free cash flow EUR 750-850M, targeting upper end of range.
  • New Growth Beyond strategy targets EUR 10B revenue, 16% margin, 25%+ ROCE by 2030; energy tech revenue to double to EUR 500M from EUR 250M.
  • Shares fell 7.85% to $99.8 despite strong results, reflecting valuation concerns with P/E of 29.26 and conservative truck division growth outlook.
Last Updated: 2026-07-30, 06:28 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.08 / 1.13
Revenue / Forecast
2.14B / 2.09B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.64%
Dividend Yield
1.85%
Industry Median 1.53%
Annualized payout
1.90
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+4.56%
Growth Streak

KBX Income Statement

Compare KBX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
KBX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
28.4x17.5x12.3x
PEG Ratio
0.720.890.03
Price/Book
5.2x2.4x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x0.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.6%18.1%28.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Knorr-Bremse AG, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and markets brake systems for rail and commercial vehicles and other safety-critical systems worldwide. It operates in two segments, Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. The Rail Vehicle Systems segment offers braking systems, entrance and HVAC systems, sanitary systems, coupling systems, digital solutions, smart services for optimizing rail traffic, power electrics, rail computing and communication (RCC)/TCMS, signaling systems, stationary and mobile testing equipment, windshield wiper and wash systems, and extensive aftermarket solutions. The Commercial Vehicle Systems segment provides pneumatic braking systems comprising brake control systems, disk brakes, drum brakes, brake cylinders, valves, and pedal units; steering systems; vehicle dynamics solutions, such as anti-lock braking systems and electronic stability programs; driver assistance systems; automated driving and electronic leveling control; energy supply and distribution systems, including compressors and air treatment products; and engine components and transmission control systems, such as vibration dampers, engine air management, transmission control, and gear/clutch actuation products for trucks, buses, trailers, and agricultural machinery. The company offers leasing, holding, logistics, and media and IT services. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Knorr-Bremse AG operates as a subsidiary of KB Holding GmbH.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
36.30M22.52%3.74B
Other Institutional Investors
101.05M62.69%10.40B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
23.84M14.79%2.45B
Total
161.2M100.00%16.59B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Stella VermÖGensverwaltungs- GmbH58.99%95,091,8809,784,954
BlackRock, Inc.3.13%5,048,396519,480

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FAQ

What Is the Knorr-Bremse (KBX) Stock Price Today?

The Knorr-Bremse stock price today is 102.90 EUR.

What Stock Exchange Does Knorr-Bremse Trade On?

Knorr-Bremse is listed and trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Knorr-Bremse?

The stock symbol for Knorr-Bremse is "KBX."

Does Knorr-Bremse Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Knorr-Bremse dividend yield is 1.85%.

What Is the Knorr-Bremse Market Cap?

As of today, Knorr-Bremse market cap is 16.59B EUR.

What Is Knorr-Bremse's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Knorr-Bremse EPS (TTM) is 3.64.

When Is the Next Knorr-Bremse Earnings Date?

Knorr-Bremse will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KBX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Knorr-Bremse Stock Split?

Knorr-Bremse has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Knorr-Bremse Have?

Knorr-Bremse has 26629 employees.

What is the current trading status of Knorr-Bremse (KBX)?

As of Aug 02, 2026, Knorr-Bremse (KBX) is trading at a price of 102.90 EUR, with a previous close of 102.90 EUR. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 101.00 EUR to 104.60 EUR, while its 52-week range spans from 77.40 EUR to 115.60 EUR.

What Is Knorr-Bremse (KBX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Knorr-Bremse is 117.07 EUR, with a high estimate of 133 EUR and a low estimate of 95 EUR. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.77% Upside potential.
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