Bosch reports first-half sales rise and maintains 2026 outlook despite margin pressure
Bosch said its sales grew in the first half of 2026 and kept its full-year targets, while its operating margin slipped and free cash flow turned negative.
Bosch announced that revenue increased during the first half of 2026, prompting the company to uphold its sales and earnings guidance for the entire fiscal year. The operating EBIT margin declined, which the firm attributed to extraordinary items affecting its Mobility business segment. At the same time, the company recorded a negative free cash flow figure.
Despite these pressures, Bosch expects overall sales to grow modestly and the EBIT margin to improve within a range it previously outlined. The group operates across automotive mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology, all of which contributed positively to the results. Bosch also highlighted its presence in Portugal, with factories in Aveiro and Braga and offices in Lisbon.
Why it matters
Bosch's performance signals trends in the global engineering sector and may influence supplier and investor expectations.
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