Knorr-Bremse Reports Strong Q3 2026 Performance

Knorr-Bremse AG, a leader in braking systems, reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The company's operating EBIT margin improved to 14.6% from 13.3% in the previous year, achieving a noteworthy €299 million, marking the second-highest quarterly result in its history.

Order intake surged to over €2 billion, elevating the order book to €7.9 billion. Consolidated revenues grew by 9% to €2.05 billion. Notably, free cash flow increased by nearly 50% to €238 million.

The Rail Division's order intake stood at €1,045 million, while the Truck Division saw a significant upturn, reaching €1,018 million. Knorr-Bremse anticipates a favorable year-end outlook, with revenues estimated between €8.1 billion and €8.3 billion, assuming stable market conditions.