Valeo Q3 2026 slides: BRAIN returns to growth, guidance confirmed
Valeo, the French automotive supplier, reported a 2.6% decline in Q3 2026 revenue, reaching €4.9 billion. However, the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance of €20-21 billion in revenue, 4.7%-5.3% operating margin, and over €400 million in free cash flow. The BRAIN smart-driving division returned to growth, contributing €1.2 billion to Q3 sales, up 8% like-for-like.
Total revenue declined modestly on a like-for-like basis, with OEM business down 3.8% and aftermarket segment up 3.0%. The POWER division faced challenges with a 10% decline, while LIGHT division showed relative resilience with a 3% decline. The BRAIN unit's growth was attributed to strong commercial momentum in ultrasonic sensors, cameras, displays, telematics, central control units, and access systems, particularly in Asia and Europe.
European division underperformed the market by 7%, while North America remained strong despite flat production volumes. Major business wins for 2027 include Nissan's ProPILOT program, BMW Neue Klasse platform, BRAIN's Level 2 system in China, and partnerships with Renault and Google.
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