Finance
Italy's Brembo exceeds 2025 margin target in challenging auto market
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 29, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 29, 2026
Quick Summary
Brembo exceeded its 2025 profit margin target, achieving 16.5% despite challenges in the auto market, with revenue at 3.7 billion euros.
Brembo Surpasses 2025 Profit Margin Goal Amid Auto Market Challenges
Brembo's Financial Performance in 2025
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Italian premium brake maker Brembo said on Thursday its annual core profit margin was 16.5%, slightly better than the previously guided 16%, despite a broader decline in production of premium cars.
Revenue and Profit Analysis
The Bergamo-based group's shares gained as much as 2.6% after it published the earnings statement.
Market Challenges and Impact
"The Brembo Group achieved solid results in 2025, despite a particularly challenging environment, marked by a significant decline in new vehicle production in Europe and North America, especially in the premium segment," Executive Chairman Matteo Tiraboschi said in a statement.
Brembo's full-year revenue stood at 3.7 billion euros ($4.4 billion), down 1.6% on a like-for-like basis, while its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation amounted to 610 million euros.
($1 = 0.8365 euros)
(Reporting by Romolo Tosiani in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Key Takeaways
- •Brembo achieved a 16.5% profit margin in 2025.
- •The auto market faced significant production declines.
- •Brembo's revenue was 3.7 billion euros.
- •Earnings before interest and taxes were 610 million euros.
- •Brembo shares rose by 2.6% after earnings release.
Frequently Asked Questions about Italy's Brembo exceeds 2025 margin target in challenging auto market
1What is profit margin?
Profit margin is a financial metric that indicates the percentage of revenue that exceeds the costs of goods sold. It is calculated by dividing net income by total revenue.
2What is core profit?
Core profit refers to the earnings generated from a company's primary business operations, excluding any income from non-operational activities or one-time events.
3What is revenue?
Revenue is the total amount of money generated by the sale of goods or services before any costs or expenses are deducted.
4What are market challenges?
Market challenges are obstacles or difficulties that a company faces in its industry, which can affect its performance, such as competition, economic downturns, or changes in consumer preferences.
5What is EBITDA?
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and profitability.
