Analyst Upside

AU · rank #10 · 2026-09-11

MTX

XETRA · EUR · $21.15B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.9strength 2.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.370
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.21
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
11
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $406.70
+20.2%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+9.74%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.45
Gross margin TTM+18.1%
52w high$400.21
Market cap (USD)$21.15B

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Summary

MTU Aero Engines is a German aero-engine OEM and MRO specialist with a €31.6bn order book, anchored by risk-and-revenue-sharing partnerships on Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan programs and high shop-visit volumes from GTF recall-related maintenance.

Rationale

The analyst_upside signal is reinforced by 92% revision agreement across 16 analysts, sustained EPS upgrades over 7/30/60/90-day windows, and a 20% consensus price target gap backed by raised FCF guidance—suggesting the market has not yet fully priced the upgraded cash conversion trajectory.

Material risks

  • 1GTF program concentration means any Pratt & Whitney decision to insource MRO capacity or redesign away from high-shop-visit recall dynamics would directly collapse the high-margin aftermarket revenue stream underpinning the earnings upgrade cycle.
  • 2Q2 adjusted EBIT margin compressed 220bps year-on-year to 15.2% despite 13% H1 revenue growth, signaling cost mix headwinds that could cap EPS upside and erode the revision momentum if sustained into H2.

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