Leifheit Aktiengesellschaft Revises 2026 Forecast Amid Challenging Market Conditions

Leifheit Aktiengesellschaft has adjusted its 2026 forecast due to ongoing weak market trends. Despite gaining market share in its core business, consumer reluctance has impacted turnover, which fell to EUR 169.1 million in the first nine months of 2026, a decline from EUR 179.0 million in the previous year. Group EBIT was EUR -2.9 million, reflecting the challenging landscape.

The firm expects a mid-single-digit percentage decline in turnover for the full year, adjusting EBIT forecasts to between EUR -5 and -6 million. Special items, including the FOCUS performance program, are factored into these figures.

Additionally, the Management Board will be reduced to two members following the early contract termination of the Chief Operating Officer. This move streamlines operations and contributes to cost reduction.

Leifheit accelerates the FOCUS program's implementation to improve structural efficiency and strengthen long-term competitiveness and profitability.