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SKF AB Class A (SKFA) Stock Price & Analysis

SKFA Stock Chart & Stats

€25.20€0.30(1.20%)
At close: 1:00 AM GMT+1
€23€24€2528 Jul10 Aug31 Aug4 Sep15 Sep5 Oct
Day’s Range
EUR 25.20 - EUR 25.60
52-Week Range
EUR 18.80 - EUR 25.60
Previous Close
EUR 24.90
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1
Market Cap
EUR 11.43B
Enterprise Value
EUR 134.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 11.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 20.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
26.2
Beta
1.10
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.37
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
2.95%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Continuing-operations Growth And Margins

Positive organic growth combined with a strong adjusted margin indicates that SKF is gaining demand while converting sales efficiently. Continued strength in specialized industrial solutions and selective OEM markets can support earnings resilience and reinforce its position in critical rotating-equipment applications.

Accelerating Cost Savings

Delivering the rightsizing program ahead of schedule should create a more efficient cost base and provide lasting support for margins. Earlier savings also give management greater flexibility to offset inflation, fund strategic investment, and protect profitability if industrial demand remains uneven.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Moderate leverage and a growing equity base give SKF financial flexibility to manage industrial cycles, invest in capacity, and absorb restructuring costs. This balance-sheet strength reduces dependence on external financing and supports continued capital allocation even if earnings remain softer.

Bears Say

Revenue And Margin Deterioration

The recent contraction in revenue and lower profitability show that SKF's earnings base has weakened despite respectable operating margins. If volume, mix, or cost pressures persist, reduced earnings capacity could limit investment flexibility and make a recovery more dependent on restructuring benefits.

Weak Cash Conversion And Working Capital

Weak conversion of accounting profit into free cash flow reduces the funds available for debt service, dividends, and investment. Inventory and channel-stock growth may support expansion, but the higher working-capital requirement can constrain liquidity and make cash generation more volatile.

Persistent Cost Inflation Pressure

Broad-based input and operating-cost pressure threatens margin sustainability even when SKF achieves favorable pricing and volume. Continued reliance on selective price increases may protect profitability only partially, particularly across weaker regions or customer markets with limited pricing flexibility.

SKF AB Class A News

SKFA FAQ

What was SKF AB Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
SKF AB Class A lowest stock price was €18.80 and its highest was €25.60 in the past 12 months.
What is SKF AB Class A’s market cap?
SKF AB Class A’s market cap is €11.43B.
When is SKF AB Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
SKF AB Class A’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 93 days.
How were SKF AB Class A’s earnings last quarter?
SKF AB Class A released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported €0.351 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.316 by €0.035.
Is SKF AB Class A overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does SKF AB Class A pay dividends?
SKF AB Class A does not currently pay dividends.
What is SKF AB Class A’s EPS estimate?
SKF AB Class A’s EPS estimate is 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does SKF AB Class A have?
SKF AB Class A has 28,918,058 shares outstanding.
What happened to SKF AB Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SKF AB Class A reported an EPS of €0.351 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.316. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.833%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SKF AB Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:SKFA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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