Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: €5.21 (vs €5.00 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: €5.21 (up from €5.00 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: €317.6m (up 7.6% from 1Q 2025). Net income: €59.2m (up 4.2% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 19% (in line with 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.2% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 23
Upcoming dividend of €20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 April 2026. Payment date: 05 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 72% and the cash payout ratio is 83%. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (3.9%). In line with average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: €22.33 (vs €22.03 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: €22.33 (up from €22.03 in FY 2024). Revenue: €1.26b (up 5.5% from FY 2024). Net income: €253.8m (up 1.3% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 20% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Ankündigung • Nov 14
Rational Ag Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2025 Rational AG provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2025. For the year, the company is confident to reach sales guidance for fiscal year '25 at a growth rate in the mid-single-digit range, so at around 5%. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Third quarter 2025 earnings released Third quarter 2025 results: Revenue: €312.0m (up 6.0% from 3Q 2024). Net income: €62.8m (up 2.0% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 20% (in line with 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 06
Now 21% overvalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €712. The fair value is estimated to be €588, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.1% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 17%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 6.4% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Aug 05
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: €5.57 (vs €5.37 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: €5.57 (up from €5.37 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: €310.9m (up 5.5% from 2Q 2024). Net income: €63.4m (up 3.9% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 20% (in line with 2Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.1% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Jun 15
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 2.1% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Upcoming Dividend • May 08
Upcoming dividend of €15.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 May 2025. Payment date: 19 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 68% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (5.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.1%). Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: €5.00 (vs €4.94 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: €5.00 (up from €4.94 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: €295.3m (up 3.1% from 1Q 2024). Net income: €56.9m (up 1.3% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 19% (in line with 1Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.8% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 25
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 13% to €741. The fair value is estimated to be €616, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 22%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 6.1% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Mar 31
Dividend of €15.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of €15.00. Ex-date: 15th May 2025 Payment date: 19th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (68% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (68% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.2% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 19% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Ankündigung • Mar 28
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announces Annual dividend, payable on May 19, 2025 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announced Annual dividend of EUR 15.0000 per share payable on May 19, 2025, ex-date on May 15, 2025 and record date on May 16, 2025. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 23
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.0% to €853. The fair value is estimated to be €702, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 23%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.8% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 7.1% per annum over the same time period. Ankündigung • Dec 18
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 27, 2025 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 27, 2025 Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €5.42 (vs €4.60 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: €5.42 (up from €4.60 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: €294.2m (up 8.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: €61.6m (up 18% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 21% (up from 19% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 09
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.3% to €878. The fair value is estimated to be €726, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 16% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 23%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.0% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 7.5% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €5.37 (vs €4.79 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: €5.37 (up from €4.79 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: €294.8m (up 5.9% from 2Q 2023). Net income: €61.0m (up 12% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 21% (up from 20% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 07
Now 27% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.0% to €865. The fair value is estimated to be €682, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 16% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 23%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.1% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 7.5% per annum over the same time period. New Risk • Jul 30
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Austrian stocks, typically moving 4.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Ankündigung • Jun 08
Rational AG Announces Supervisory Board and Audit Committee Changes Rational AG announced its succession plan included several new appointments to the Supervisory Board at the ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on 8 May 2024. As planned, Dr. Maerz, after serving a little over 12 years, did not stand for re-election to the company’s Supervisory Board. The former Chair of the Audit Committee of Rational AG, Dr. Hans Maerz, no longer met this criterion due to his long tenure on the Supervisory Board. With a term of office exceeding 12 years, he was no longer considered independent according to the Code. The newly elected Supervisory Board member, Clarissa Käfer, is now the Chair of the Audit Committee. Alongside Ms Käfer, Dr. Christoph Lintz and Mr. Moritz Graser, son of Mr. Walter Kurtz, were also newly appointed to the company’s Supervisory Board. Walter Kurtz, Erich Baumgärtner, Werner Schwind and Dr. Johannes Würbser were confirmed as members of the board. The new composition of the Supervisory Board indicates a clear rejuvenation and an orderly generational shift. It is also the first time that a woman is part of the board. Reported Earnings • May 02
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €4.94 (vs €4.55 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: €4.94 (up from €4.55 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: €286.4m (up 1.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €56.1m (up 8.5% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 20% (up from 18% in 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Mar 29
Dividend of €13.50 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of €13.50. Ex-date: 9th May 2024 Payment date: 13th May 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.7%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (71% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (69% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.4% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 23% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: €18.98 (vs €16.33 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: €18.98 (up from €16.33 in FY 2022). Revenue: €1.13b (up 10% from FY 2022). Net income: €215.8m (up 16% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 19% (up from 18% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Ankündigung • Mar 07
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2024 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2024. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €4.60 (vs €4.73 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: €4.60 (down from €4.73 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: €272.3m (flat on 3Q 2022). Net income: €52.3m (down 2.9% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 19% (in line with 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 32% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Ankündigung • Oct 26
RATIONAL AG Offers an Integrated Cleaner and Care Products as an Option for the iCombi Pro Tabletop Units With the iCareSystem AutoDose, RATIONAL now offers an integrated cleaning and reserve stock system as an option for the iCombi Pro tabletop units. Cleaner and care products are securely stocked in the cooking system in solid form, enabling autonomous cleaning, either at the push of a button or according to a cleaning schedule. Gone are the days when cleaning and care products had to be dosed by hand for each cleaning process or cleaning was forgotten altogether. The iCareSystem AutoDose starts either at a specific time, for example always after closing time, or at the push of a button whenever it fits into the daily routine. In the settings, the cleaning can be programmed separately for each day according to appliance usage or according to the weekly schedule. The iCombi Pro automatically retrieves the cleaning products in the required concentration from the cartridges. With iCareSystem AutoDose, employees no longer need to handle cleaning, Tumbrink continues, as it comes off their daily task list. This makes it all the more important not to lose sight of cleaning. Therefore, the iCombi Pro always keeps the user up to date and warns if, for example, the amount of cleaner product falls below a certain level or when cleaning is due. This information is displayed directly on the cooking system or via ConnectedCooking, the RATIONAL kitchen management system. The new cleaning system for the iCombi Pro tabletop units was officially launched at the Host trade fair in Milan on 13 October. Ankündigung • Oct 13
Rational Announces Product Launch Rational presented no less than three innovations at eight international events at its headquarters in Landsberg am Lech. The market leader in hot food preparation inspired around 800 dealers, service partners and other multipliers from around the world with its game changer iVario Pro, an innovation in the iCombi Pro, solutions that drive digitalisation in professional kitchens, and a world premiere. In doing so, Rational demonstrated the pioneering role it has played in the industry over the last 50 years. The first highlight of the international partner events celebrating the company's 50th anniversary was the presentation of the iCareSystem AutoDose - an integrated solid cleaner system as an option for the iCombi Pro tabletop units. Cleaner and care products are securely stored in solid form within the cooking system, enabling autonomous cleaning, either at the push of a button or according to a schedule. The new cleaning system is also the highlight of the Rational booth at Host, the international trade fair held in Milan in mid-October. In terms of digitalisation, Rational also remains true to its pioneering role, as it has for the past 20 years. For the first time on the market, there is now an automatic interface between ERP systems and the two cooking systems iCombi and iVario: cooking programs pre-stored in the system are sent to all networked iCombi and iVaries units within seconds and across all locations via the ConnectedCooking digital kitchen management system. This saves time and ensures uniform standards. Meanwhile, sustainable resource management based on automatic data analysis helps to use the cooking systems more efficiently, extend their service life, and save energy and costs. Service partners also benefit from AI-based data analyses and forecasts: Faults are detected more quickly; unforeseen system failures are avoided, and service calls are easier to plan. If necessary, this can also be done remotely. New Risk • Oct 08
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Austrian stocks, typically moving 4.2% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (4.2% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Aug 06
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €4.79 (vs €3.05 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: €4.79 (up from €3.05 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: €278.3m (up 20% from 2Q 2022). Net income: €54.4m (up 57% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 20% (up from 15% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.2% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Jul 05
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Austrian stocks, typically moving 4.2% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €4.55 (vs €3.19 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: €4.55 (up from €3.19 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: €282.4m (up 25% from 1Q 2022). Net income: €51.7m (up 43% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 18% (up from 16% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year. Upcoming Dividend • May 04
Upcoming dividend of €13.50 per share at 2.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 May 2023. Payment date: 15 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 67% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (5.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.7%). Ankündigung • Jan 13
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Mar 28, 2023 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Mar 28, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €4.73 (vs €3.33 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: €4.73 (up from €3.33 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €274.2m (up 33% from 3Q 2021). Net income: €53.8m (up 42% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 20% (up from 18% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year and the company’s share price has also fallen by 5% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 12
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €604, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 39x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the Machinery industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 12% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €423 per share. Ankündigung • Oct 25
RATIONAL Showcases iCombi Pro & iVario Pro for the First Time at FHA HoReCa 2022 Singapore RATIONAL announced that it is presenting at the FHA HoReCa 2022 – a platform that brings together leading foodservice & hospitality suppliers to meet the fast-growing demand of food & hospitality industry in the region. Displaying its latest cooking systems iCombi Pro and iVario Pro for the first time at a big forum like FHA HoReCa, RATIONAL has setup up a booth to create a truly immersive experience for the visitors. Showcasing live-cooking sessions continuously in their Arena section, the booth from RATIONAL has a massive LED Display to create an engaging experience for even the passing-by visitors. The booth furthermore features dedicated sections, viz. Restaurant, Catering, and Accessories & Self-Cleaning Function in the iCombi Pro. The Restaurant and Catering sections present how the two new-age cooking systems can provide solutions to individual target groups basis their requirements for À la carte-based food preparation or large-scale food production. ConnectedCooking is also an integral part of their booth showcase where all their cooking system are connected to it. ConnectedCooking is a free digital solution from RATIONAL to network and manage their cooking systems using the mobile app or the website platform. It can be used for creating the recipe and cooking programs, automatically distributing software updates to all integrated RATIONAL units with just one click. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to €483, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 34x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 21% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €502 per share. Ankündigung • Aug 04
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2022 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft provided earnings guidance for the year 2022. The company anticipated sales revenue growth of 10% to 15% compared with the previous year and an EBIT margin slightly up on the previous year. The company expected slower sales revenue growth and an EBIT margin below that of the previous year. In a friendlier environment with stable availability of parts and positive effects from price increases and foreign currencies, a sales revenue level at the upper end of the forecast or slightly higher is realistic. Since the continuing cost pressure has a negative impact of the EBIT margin, Rational also expects an EBIT in line with the original expectations in absolute terms. Ankündigung • Jul 26
Rational AG Appoints Dr-Ing Martin Hermann as Chief Technical Officer Rational AG has appointed Dr-Ing Martin Hermann as Chief Technical Officer with effect from 1 September 2022. Previously Dr Hermann was Member of the Board and CTO/COO at Hauni Maschinenbau GmbH Hamburg, founding company and part of Krber AG, since 2012. There he held global responsibility for research and development as well as for production, supply chain and quality management. Before joining Hauni GmbH, Dr Hermann was Managing Director Technology at H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG, a company for textile and flat knitting machines. Out of age-related reasons Dr Hermann will gradually succeed Mr. Peter Wiedemann. Mr. Wiedemann has been with the company for over 34 years and has been a member of the Management Board since 1999. His contract has been extended until he reaches retirement age at the end of 2024. Ankündigung • Jun 04
Rational AG to Begin Controlled Exit from Russian Market On June 1, 2022, the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board of Rational AG voted unanimously to suspend business operations in Russia and to close its distribution company, based in Moscow, by the end of 2022. Rational has made this decision in response to the economic and political developments resulting from the Russian war in Ukraine. The company's withdrawal will be gradual and controlled so that it can continue to meet existing customer and employee obligations. The company will also uphold its responsibilities toward affected employees in Ukraine, some of whom face existential threats as a result of the war. Reported Earnings • May 17
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €3.19 (vs €2.15 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: €3.19 (up from €2.15 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: €225.3m (up 34% from 1Q 2021). Net income: €36.2m (up 49% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 16% (up from 14% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.3%, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the industry in Austria. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Ankündigung • May 13
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft Provides Financial Guidance for the Year 2022 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft provided financial guidance for the year 2022. For 2022, the company nevertheless still anticipates sales revenue growth of 10% to 15% compared with the previous year and an EBIT margin slightly up on the previous year. If the risks referred to materialise to a greater extent than has so far become apparent in the first four months, Rational expects sales revenues to increase more slowly and the EBIT margin to come in below the level recorded in the previous year. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 28
Upcoming dividend of €10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 May 2022. Payment date: 09 May 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 69% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.6%). Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: €10.88 (vs €7.05 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: €10.88 (up from €7.05 in FY 2020). Revenue: €779.7m (up 20% from FY 2020). Net income: €123.7m (up 54% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 16% (up from 12% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 12%, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the industry in Austria. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €3.33 (vs €2.51 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €206.9m (up 23% from 3Q 2020). Net income: €37.8m (up 33% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 18% (up from 17% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 09
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €3.50 (vs €0.10 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €211.6m (up 81% from 2Q 2020). Net income: €39.8m (up €38.6m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 19% (up from 1.0% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • May 06
Upcoming dividend of €4.80 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 May 2021. Payment date: 17 May 2021. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.8%). Ankündigung • May 05
Rational AG Proposes Dividend for Fiscal Year 2020 The Executive Board of Rational AG proposed a dividend of EUR 4.80 per share for fiscal year 2020 to the General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 12 May 2021, which corresponds to a total distribution of EUR 54.6 million. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 27
New 90-day low: €708 The company is down 9.0% from its price of €779 on 27 November 2020. The Austrian market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €285 per share. Ankündigung • Feb 13
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft Appoints Jörg Walter as the New CFO, Effective 1 March 2021 The Supervisory Board of RATIONAL AG has appointed Jörg Walter as the new CFO effective 1 March 2021. Mr. Walter has been part of the RATIONAL Group since April 2011 and, during this time, has managed various business administration areas, and in particular, successfully aligned Group Controlling to the requirements of an ever larger and more international group. As Chief Financial Officer, he will be responsible for Group Controlling, Accounting/Tax/Treasury/Compliance, Group Credit Management, IT and Corporate Facility Management. Alongside his duties as Chairman of the Executive Board, Dr Stadelmann will continue to be responsible for the Personnel Administration, Personnel Development, Legal, Audit, Risk Management, IR and Digital Customer Solutions processes. Ankündigung • Feb 04
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Final Results on Mar 24, 2021 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 final results on Mar 24, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 19
New 90-day high: €789 The company is up 11% from its price of €711 on 21 October 2020. The Austrian market is up 32% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 13% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €321 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 20
New 90-day high: €745 The company is up 45% from its price of €515 on 21 August 2020. The Austrian market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €234 per share. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of €93.8m, down 46% from the prior year. Total revenue was €697.3m over the last 12 months, down 16% from the prior year. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Oct 30
Third-quarter earnings released: Revenue beats expectations Third-quarter revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 7.2% at €168.2m. Revenue is expected to shrink by 1.4% over the next year, compared to a 2.1% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Austria. Ankündigung • Aug 24
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft Remain Unable to Provide a Forecast for the Current Year 2020 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announced that all current and future restrictions of public life have a considerable influence on customers' business and hence also on the company. Due to this rapidly changing situation, the company remain unable to provide a forecast for the current year 2020. Ankündigung • Jun 20
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft Did not Provide Earnings Guidance for the Remaining Quarters and Full Year of 2020 RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft announced that the COVID-19 countermeasures have caused markets to collapse overnight; and they have paralysed the sales process. The further impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be assessed. The respective time frames for the pandemic and, of even more serious consequence, for the countermeasures are unknown. That makes it impossible for the management to make reliable forecasts for the next quarters and therefore for fiscal 2020 as a whole. 
