Continental Aktiengesellschaft

XTRA:CON Stock Report

Market Cap: €14.9b

Continental Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Christian Kotz

Chief executive officer

€2.8m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage30.16%
CEO tenure7.3yrs
CEO ownershipn/a
Management average tenure4.5yrs
Board average tenure7.5yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 24

CON: Recent Repricing Support And Margin Outlook Will Drive Future Re Rating

Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Continental to about €88 per share. This reflects modestly lower discount rate assumptions and slightly higher long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs, which are generally consistent with recent upward moves in Street price targets for the stock.
Narrative Update • Jun 08

CON: Thailand Capacity Expansion And Higher Margins Will Support Future Re Rating

Continental's narrative update reflects a higher analyst price target, with recent Street research highlighting upward revisions in the range of about €3 to €4. Analysts point to adjustments in discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a slightly lower future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • May 24

CON: Incremental Margin Progress And Dividend Plans Will Shape Future Equity Upside

Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Continental to €62.00 from €58.42, reflecting updated price targets from several banks and a shift toward more measured expectations on revenue contraction, margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Continental centers on modestly higher fair value assumptions and refreshed price targets, with several large banks fine tuning their views rather than making wholesale changes.
Narrative Update • May 10

CON: Higher Dividend And Margin Outlook Will Support Mid Seventies Re Rating

Continental's analyst price target has been raised by a few euros, reflecting analysts' updated views on slightly stronger revenue growth, firmer profit margins and a marginally lower forward P/E, supported by recent target increases and an upgrade from several major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Continental points to a cluster of constructive views, with several banks adjusting their price targets and one upgrade.
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...
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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.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Christian Kotz's remuneration changed compared to Continental's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-€456m

Dec 31 2025€3m€850k

-€445m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-€79m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

€1b

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

€1b

Dec 31 2024€3m€800k

€1b

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

€1b

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

€1b

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

€985m

Dec 31 2023€3m€800k

€1b

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

€1b

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

€669m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

€209m

Dec 31 2022€3m€800k

€67m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-€89m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

€376m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

€1b

Dec 31 2021€4m€800k

€1b

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

€1b

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

€407m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-€567m

Dec 31 2020€4m€773k

-€609m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-€1b

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-€2b

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-€1b

Dec 31 2019€3m€600k

-€1b

Compensation vs Market: Christian's total compensation ($USD3.22M) is below average for companies of similar size in the German market ($USD6.04M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Christian's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

Christian Kotz (56 yo)

7.3yrs
Tenure
€2,818,000
Compensation

Mr. Christian Kotz serves as Member of Executive Board at Continental Aktiengesellschaft since April 1, 2019 and is its Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO from January 01, 2026. He is responsible for...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Christian Kotz
Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO7.3yrs€2.82mno data
Philip Nelles
Member of Executive Board5.1yrs€2.82mno data
Ulrike Hintze
Executive Board Member for HR & Director of Labor Relations1yr€1.34mno data
Roland Welzbacher
CFO & Member of Executive Boardless than a yearno datano data
Nino Romano
Chief Technology Officer of Automotive Group1.4yrsno datano data
Max Westmeyer
Head of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Felix Gress
Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairsno datano datano data
Vincent Charles
Head of Corporate Media Relationsno datano datano data
Ingo Holstein
Head of Human Relations of Powertrain Division16.5yrsno datano data
Ferdinand Hoyos
Head of Replacement Tire Business In Europeno datano datano data
Dalibor Kalina
Head of BA Replacement Tire In APAC Region4.5yrsno datano data
Aruna Anand
President & CEO of Automotive Grp. Sector and Head of Architecture & Networking Bus. Area for NAno datano datano data
4.5yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: CON's management team is considered experienced (4.5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Klaus Rosenfeld
Member of Supervisory Board17.3yrs€274.00kno data
Jorg Schonfelder
Employee Representative Member of the Supervisory Board22.2yrs€185.00kno data
Francesco Grioli
Employee Representative Member of the Supervisory Board7.7yrs€280.00kno data
Sabine Neuß
Independent Member of Supervisory Board12.3yrs€180.00kno data
Georg F. Schaeffler
Member of Supervisory Board17.5yrs€274.00kno data
Rolf Nonnenmacher
Independent Member of Supervisory Board11.8yrs€456.00kno data
Sabrina Soussan
Chairman of Supervisory Boardless than a year€51.00kno data
Dorothea von Boxberg
Member of Supervisory Board4.3yrs€180.00kno data
Isabel Knauf
Independent Member of Supervisory Board7.3yrs€276.00kno data
Hasan Allak
Employee Representative Vice Chairman of Supervisory Board7.3yrs€278.00kno data
Satish Khatu
Independent Member of Supervisory Board7.3yrs€186.00kno data
Matthias Tote
Employee Representative Supervisory Board Member2.3yrs€278.00kno data
7.5yrs
Average Tenure
57.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: CON's board of directors are considered experienced (7.5 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 23:16
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/06 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Continental Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 37 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Erwann DagorneBarclays
Kristina ChurchBarclays
Michael FilatovBerenberg