The facts
Continental reported third-quarter continuing-operations sales of €3.5 billion and adjusted EBIT of €514 million, compared with €3.9 billion and €482 million a year earlier. [1]
The adjusted operating margin increased to 14.9% from 13.9%, the company said. [1]
Continental raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT margin forecast for continuing operations to 13.4%–14% from 12%–13.5%. [1][2]
It raised its full-year free-cash-flow forecast to €1.0 billion–€1.3 billion from €700 million–€1.1 billion. [1]
Reuters reported the results beat analyst expectations. Continental also flagged fourth-quarter raw-material cost pressure and cut the forecast for discontinued ContiTech operations. [1][2]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 4 Nov 2026, 11:06 UTC.
The company release is the primary source for the accounting measures and guidance; Reuters independently reports the result comparison. Figures refer to continuing operations and Continental’s adjusted measures, not GAAP net income.
- Continental delivers solid performance in the third quarter of 2026
Continental AG · Primary source · 4 Nov 2026
Company release with Q3 continuing-operations results and updated 2026 outlook; company-reported adjusted measures are identified as such.
- Continental raises 2026 outlook on tyre-business strength
Reuters · Reporting · 4 Nov 2026
Independent reporting that the results beat expectations and summarising the changed forecast.