FORVIA HELLA Maintains Steady Sales in Q1 2025 Despite Market Challenges

FORVIA HELLA reported stable sales for the first quarter of 2025, achieving €2.0 billion, consistent with the previous year. Adjusted for currency effects, sales decreased slightly by 0.8%. The Electronics business saw significant growth, rising by 6.4% year-over-year, driven by developments in radar technology and energy management systems.

CEO Bernard Schäferbarthold highlighted the challenging market conditions, particularly the impact of tightened international trade restrictions. To mitigate these impacts, the company is actively adjusting its value chain in collaboration with partners.

The Lighting division experienced a 5.6% drop in sales, influenced by the phasing out of projects, notably affecting China and the Americas. Conversely, European operations benefited from new launches.

Lifecycle Solutions faced an 8.7% decline, with decreased investment in commercial vehicles and workshop products affecting results.