Erste Group Bank Decreases Earnings Estimates for Volkswagen

Volkswagen AG Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank lowered their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Volkswagen in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $2.12 per share for the year, down from their prior forecast of $2.13. The consensus estimate for Volkswagen’s current full-year earnings is $2.01 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Volkswagen’s FY2027 earnings at $2.70 EPS.

Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by ($0.30). Volkswagen had a net margin of 1.96% and a return on equity of 3.18%. The business had revenue of $93.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $92.92 billion.

Several other analysts have also commented on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Volkswagen from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Volkswagen in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Volkswagen currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Volkswagen Price Performance

Shares of VWAGY opened at $8.27 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $9.48 and its 200-day moving average is $10.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $41.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.87, a P/E/G ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.07. Volkswagen has a 12-month low of $8.07 and a 12-month high of $12.83.

Key Headlines Impacting Volkswagen

Here are the key news stories impacting Volkswagen this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Volkswagen reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results, with earnings per share coming in below analyst estimates and operating profit falling, raising concern about near-term profitability. Volkswagen revises down 2026 sales forecast after Q2 profit slump
• Negative Sentiment: The company cut its full-year sales outlook, now expecting sales to range from flat to down 3% instead of growing, which signals weaker business momentum and may pressure investor sentiment further. Volkswagen Cuts Sales and Delivery Forecasts as Challenges Mount
• Negative Sentiment: Volkswagen also abandoned its revenue-growth outlook for the year, citing geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and intense competition from Chinese EV makers as major headwinds. Volkswagen reports weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings, lowers 2026 sales forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Additional reports said Volkswagen’s profits fell about 10% as global sales weakened, reinforcing concerns that the company is facing a broader slowdown in key markets. Volkswagen’s Profits Sinks 10% As Global Sales Weaken
• Negative Sentiment: Separately, U.S. authorities charged two Volkswagen engineers with securities fraud tied to alleged insider trading involving the Rivian joint venture, adding an unwelcome legal and reputational overhang. Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

About Volkswagen

Volkswagen AG is one of the world’s largest integrated automakers, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Founded in 1937 to produce a mass-market “people’s car,” the company expanded through the post-war period into a global automotive group. Volkswagen’s operations encompass the design, engineering, manufacture and distribution of a broad range of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and the company’s consolidated brand portfolio includes Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, Porsche, Škoda, SEAT, Bentley, Lamborghini and other marques operated across its group structure.

In addition to vehicle production, Volkswagen provides a range of automotive-related products and services, including powertrain technologies, component manufacturing, mobility services and vehicle financing and leasing through its Volkswagen Financial Services unit.