• Schaeffler reaffirmed 2026 sales guidance of EUR 22.5 billion to EUR 24.5 billion, with an EBIT margin of 3.5%-5.5%.
• Free cash flow is forecast at EUR 100 million to EUR 300 million, versus negative EUR 40 million through September.
• Third-quarter sales fell 2% on a currency-adjusted basis, reflecting weak automotive markets in Greater China and Europe.
• Confirmed 2028 targets include sales of EUR 24 billion to EUR 26 billion, with an EBIT margin of 6%-8%.
• A new restructuring program targets annual EBIT gains of about EUR 300 million from 2030, costing approximately EUR 480 million.

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