Continental (CON) Stock Overview
Manufactures tire and develops and produces solutions for automotive manufacturers, industrial, and end customers worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €70.68 |
| 52 Week High | €78.68 |
| 52 Week Low | €53.10 |
| Beta | 1.31 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.32% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.14% |
| 1 Year Change | -2.73% |
| 3 Year Change | 6.32% |
| 5 Year Change | -38.40% |
| Change since IPO | 597.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
CON: Execution Risks Around Margin Recovery Will Likely Cap Future Equity Upside
Continental's latest analyst price targets have edged higher by €1 to €75, with analysts pointing to expectations for a smaller revenue decline, better profit margins and a lower future P/E as key drivers of their refreshed views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Continental has centered on fine tuning price targets rather than sweeping changes in stance, with several banks adjusting their views within a relatively tight range.
Narrative Update • Apr 07
CON: Dividend And Margin Execution Will Support Higher Future P/E Multiple
Continental's analyst price target edges higher to about €73 as recent research cites modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, supported by a series of Street target lifts in the €70 to €75 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Continental reflects a mix of cautious optimism and rising selectivity around valuation, execution risk and cash generation priorities.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
CON: Execution Risks Around Margin Recovery Will Likely Cap Future Equity Upside
Continental's latest analyst price targets have edged higher by €1 to €75, with analysts pointing to expectations for a smaller revenue decline, better profit margins and a lower future P/E as key drivers of their refreshed views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Continental has centered on fine tuning price targets rather than sweeping changes in stance, with several banks adjusting their views within a relatively tight range.Narrative Update • Apr 07
CON: Dividend And Margin Execution Will Support Higher Future P/E Multiple
Continental's analyst price target edges higher to about €73 as recent research cites modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, supported by a series of Street target lifts in the €70 to €75 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Continental reflects a mix of cautious optimism and rising selectivity around valuation, execution risk and cash generation priorities.Narrative Update • Mar 23
CON: Execution On Margins And Cash Flow Will Support Further Upside
Continental's analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly higher to €73.47 from €72.50, reflecting updated views from analysts who have recently lifted price targets toward the €70 to €75 range and factored in changes to revenue expectations, profit margins, and assumed future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Continental reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in the €70 to €75 range and one downgrade highlighting areas of execution and capital allocation risk.
Narrative Update • Mar 08
CON: Pure Play Tire Shift And Cost Actions Will Support Mid Seventies Re Rating
Continental's updated analyst price target edges higher, with recent moves to €70 to €75. This shift is supported by analysts citing revised revenue and margin assumptions, along with a move toward a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 20
CON: Cost Actions And Pure Play Shift Will Support Mid Seventies Re Rating Potential
Continental's updated analyst price target reflects a modest net increase of a few euros, as analysts balance slightly higher discount rates and softer revenue expectations with improved profit margin assumptions and a somewhat lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Continental highlights a mix of views, but there is a clear pocket of optimism among bullish analysts who see room for the shares to better reflect earnings and cash flow potential.Narrative Update • Feb 05
CON: Cost Actions And Cash Discipline Will Support Mid Seventies Re Rating Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Continental to €90 from €87 as they factor in a lower discount rate, a higher projected profit margin, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, consistent with recent price target increases from several firms, alongside one downgrade and a small target cut. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Continental has been mixed, but there is a clear cluster of bullish analysts who are willing to assign higher price targets and more positive ratings despite differing views across the sector.Narrative Update • Jan 22
CON: Cost Discipline And Cash Focus Will Drive Mid Seventies Re Rating Potential
Analysts have modestly reset expectations for Continental, with recent price targets clustering around €74 to €76. These targets reflect a tilt toward cash generation, cost discipline and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, despite mixed views across the tire supplier group.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Continental Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:CON) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 70% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Continental fair value estimate is €112 Current share price of...Narrative Update • Jan 07
CON: Cost Cutting Execution And Trade Tensions Will Likely Cap Equity Upside
Analysts have lifted their price targets for Continental into the mid €70s range, citing added inclusion on focus lists, recent rating upgrades to Buy, and a view that potential earnings and cash improvements through cost actions could support equity value into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Continental clusters in the mid €60s to mid €70s price target range, with several large banks updating their views as they look ahead to 2026.Narrative Update • Dec 16
CON: Cost Discipline And Margin Expansion Will Drive Re-Rating Potential
Our updated fair value estimate for Continental has been reduced from EUR 100 to EUR 87. This reflects higher perceived risk and weaker top-line prospects, even as analysts highlight improving margins, stronger earnings visibility into 2026, and recent upward revisions to Street price targets as support for a still constructive long-term outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 02
CON: Earnings Momentum And Efficiency Measures Will Support Future Outperformance
The analyst price target for Continental has been raised from €71.91 to €72.50. This modest increase is attributed to analysts' optimism regarding cost cutting measures and improving profit margins in a challenging autos sector environment.Narrative Update • Nov 18
CON: Momentum From Upward Earnings Surprises Will Drive Further Performance
Continental's fair value price target has been raised from €68.79 to €71.91. Analysts cite improved revenue growth outlook and recent upward target revisions from major investment banks.Narrative Update • Nov 03
CON: Sustained Profit Margin Gains Will Drive Measured Momentum Amid Mixed Outlook
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Continental to €68.79, up from €68.59. They cite sustained profit margin improvements and positive momentum following recent earnings results.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Autonomous Driving And Smart Systems Will Shape Automotive Future
Continental's analyst price target has been minimally revised downward, decreasing from approximately €69.18 to €68.59. Analysts factored in slightly improved profit margin forecasts and recent sector research that signals sustained momentum following positive quarterly results.Narrative Update • Oct 05
Autonomous Driving And Smart Systems Will Shape Automotive Future
Continental’s analyst price target has been revised downward by nearly EUR 6 to EUR 69.18. Analysts point to more cautious revenue growth expectations, despite improving profit margins and steady long-term outlooks.Analysis Article • Sep 26
Analyst Forecasts Just Became More Bearish On Continental Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:CON)
Market forces rained on the parade of Continental Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CON ) shareholders today, when the analysts...Narrative Update • Sep 20
Autonomous Driving And Smart Systems Will Shape Automotive Future
Continental’s consensus price target has been reduced from €83.34 to €74.93, as analysts respond to mixed sentiment over valuation, concerns about near-term earnings momentum, and uncertainty surrounding structural catalysts such as the Aumovio spinoff. Analyst Commentary Mixed analyst sentiment reflects elevated valuation multiples and a more balanced risk/reward profile after recent outperformance versus peers.Analysis Article • Sep 13
Continental Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:CON) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
Continental Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:CON ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.1x might make it look like a buy...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Autonomous Driving And Smart Systems Will Shape Automotive Future
Analysts have modestly raised Continental’s price target to €83.34, citing optimism over the upcoming Aumovio spinoff and core business improvements, but remain cautious due to valuation concerns and macroeconomic uncertainty. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight the upcoming Aumovio spinoff as a significant near-term catalyst likely to unlock shareholder value and support a re-rating of the shares.Analysis Article • Aug 08
Continental Aktiengesellschaft Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Last week, you might have seen that Continental Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CON ) released its interim result to the...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Is Continental (ETR:CON) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 29
What Is Continental Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:CON) Share Price Doing?
Let's talk about the popular Continental Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:CON ). The company's shares saw a significant share...Analysis Article • May 26
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On Continental Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:CON)
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may consider...
New Narrative • Nov 13
Focused Innovation And Tire Market Growth Drive Automotive Transformation
Spin-off and restructuring efforts might enhance focus and asset efficiency, aiding profitability and streamlining operations.Shareholder Returns
| CON | DE Auto Components | DE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 10.1% | 5.8% | -0.02% |
| 1Y | -2.7% | 8.1% | 0.1% |
Return vs Industry: CON underperformed the German Auto Components industry which returned 7.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CON underperformed the German Market which returned 3.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CON volatility | |
|---|---|
| CON Average Weekly Movement | 6.2% |
| Auto Components Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 13.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: CON has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: CON's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | 22,076 | Christian Kotz | www.continental.com |
Continental Aktiengesellschaft manufactures tire and develops and produces solutions for automotive manufacturers, industrial, and end customers worldwide. It provides tires for cars, trucks, buses, two-wheel, and specialist vehicles, as well as digital tire monitoring and management systems; and engages in the retail of tires. The company also develops solutions for industrial applications made from rubber, metal, and textiles; hoses, conveyor belts, air springs, and drive belts; and surface materials for energy, mining, agriculture, construction, as well as interior and exterior design, and automotive sectors.
Continental Aktiengesellschaft Fundamentals Summary
| CON fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €13.94b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -€456.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €19.17b |
0.7x
P/S Ratio-31.0x
P/E RatioIs CON overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CON income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €19.17b |
| Cost of Revenue | €14.05b |
| Gross Profit | €5.12b |
| Other Expenses | €5.58b |
| Earnings | -€456.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 04, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.28 |
| Gross Margin | 26.71% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.38% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 143.8% |
How did CON perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.8%
Current Dividend Yield-118%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 19:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Continental Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 36 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kristina Church | Barclays |
| Erwann Dagorne | Barclays |
| Michael Filatov | Berenberg |