European Firms Report Earnings and Analyst Ratings
VEH AG disclosed unaudited first‑quarter 2024 figures, reporting revenue of €1.15 million, a loss of roughly €95 thousand and legal costs of about €65 thousand linked to disputes with the Reich‑Group. The company kept its full‑year outlook unchanged, targeting €4‑5 million in revenue and a modest positive result.
Warburg Research raised its target price for the German plant‑builder KRONES to €191 and maintained a Buy recommendation, citing overall positive quarterly results and the company's reaffirmed goals.
Caterpillar Inc. was downgraded to a Hold rating by Robert W. Baird, while other analysts issued mixed price targets. The industrial group posted Q1 earnings per share of $5.54, beating the consensus $4.65, and generated $17.41 billion in revenue, exceeding the $16.53 billion estimate.
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) reported a 6 % rise in interest income to €2.19 billion and a 10 % increase in commission income to €1.07 billion for the first half of 2026. Its core capital ratio, excluding Russia, stood at 15.5 % and the non‑performing‑exposures ratio was 1.6 %. The bank also highlighted progress on M&A projects, including a successful offer for Addiko Bank.
Entities: Caterpillar Inc. · DA Davidson · Erste Group Bank · JPMorgan Chase & Co. · Krones AG · Raiffeisen Bank International · Robert W. Baird · VEH AG · Warburg Research
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] RBI core capital ratio (excluding Russia) was 15.5 % at the end of H1 2026. (RBI half‑year report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caterpillar reported Q1 earnings per share of $5.54, beating the consensus $4.65. (Caterpillar earnings release)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caterpillar revenue for the quarter was $17.41 billion, above the $16.53 billion estimate. (Caterpillar earnings release)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] VEH AG unaudited Q1 2024 loss was approximately €95 thousand. (VEH AG press release)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Warburg Research raised KRONES target price to €191 and kept a Buy rating. (Warburg Research analyst note)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] VEH AG unaudited Q1 2024 revenue was €1.15 million. (VEH AG press release)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RBI interest income rose 6 % to €2.19 billion in the first half of 2026. (RBI half‑year report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Robert W. Baird downgraded Caterpillar to a Hold rating from Strong‑Buy. (Robert W. Baird research report)