Ferrari’s third-quarter performance offers a useful window into high-end consumer demand and pricing power in a tough global auto market. The company has a habit of delivering steady profit growth even when it keeps volume growth tightly controlled, leaning instead on richer product mixes and personalization revenue. This quarter unfolded during a planned model changeover, currency swings, and softer conditions in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. From what I see, the numbers help show whether Ferrari can hold its premium margins while navigating these transitions.
Ferrari posted third-quarter 2026 net revenue of €1.896 billion, up 7% from €1.766 billion a year earlier, or about 10% at constant currency. Net profit attributable to owners reached €431 million, a 13% increase, while diluted EPS came in at €2.44 versus €2.14 in the prior-year period. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Operating profit (EBIT) rose 12% to €563 million, lifting the EBIT margin to 29.7% from 28.4%. EBITDA increased 12% to €753 million, with the margin reaching 39.7% from 37.9%. Industrial free cash flow jumped 43% to €567 million.
Shipments totaled 3,368 units, a touch below the 3,401 delivered a year earlier, reflecting the deliberate model changeover. Personalizations accounted for more than 21% of revenues from cars and spare parts. The F80, 849 Testarossa, and 12Cilindri families supported the product mix. Citing stronger personalizations, a more favorable dollar-euro rate, and lower Formula 1 costs, the company lifted its full-year outlook.
Investor sentiment ahead of the release was generally constructive, given Ferrari’s history of topping estimates. Reported EPS of $2.78 beat the $2.32 consensus, and revenue of $2.15 billion exceeded the $1.90 billion expectation. The raised guidance added further support.
Even so, the shares posted a mixed intraday move. The stock initially extended a decline, trading down about 4% at one point, as investors weighed softer shipments in mainland China and the modest drop in total deliveries. Volume discipline and the pacing of the model transition stayed in focus.
Ferrari heads into the fourth quarter with upgraded targets. Management now expects net revenue of around €7.65 billion, adjusted EBITDA of at least €3.00 billion with a margin of at least 39.2%, adjusted EBIT of at least €2.285 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS of at least €9.85. Industrial free cash flow is projected to reach up to €1.65 billion.
Key items to monitor include the continued strength of personalizations, with special-version deliveries weighted toward the fourth quarter. The model transition remains active, with the 849 Testarossa Spider and Amalfi ramping up while the 296 GTS, Roma Spider, and SF90 XX wind down. Currency effects are two-sided: the dollar-euro spot rate is helping, yet prior-year hedges still create a negative variance. Mainland China demand also bears watching after a sharp drop in shipments. The order book stretching into 2028 gives solid visibility on demand.
When I review earnings like these, I often run quick scans with Tickeron’s AI Screener to compare Ferrari against peers on fundamentals, technical patterns, and volatility metrics. It helps surface context without spending hours on manual filtering.
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The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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