AU · rank #15 · 2026-10-21
BC8
XETRA · EUR · $5.32B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.434 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.00 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $43.25 | +22.2% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +16.21% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.60 |
| Gross margin TTM | +18.7% |
| 52w high | $44.13 |
| Market cap (USD) | $5.32B |
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Summary
Bechtle AG is a European IT systems integrator providing hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, and PLM services to corporate and public-sector clients across Europe.
Rationale
The analyst upside thesis is supported by 100% positive revision agreement, a 9.69% earnings surprise, and a raised 2026 full-year forecast following 18.8% H1 earnings growth and a record €3.535 billion order backlog.
Material risks
- 1Backlog conversion and margin quality could deteriorate if top-line growth driven by hardware price inflation encounters public-sector budget delays or client project postponements.
- 2Reliance on major technology OEMs exposes Bechtle to vendor disintermediation, hardware commoditization, and supply-chain cost pass-through risks.
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