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Bilfinger (XTRA:GBF) drew fresh attention after reporting half year 2026 results on 12 August, with sales of €2,762.8 million and net income of €90.8 million, both above the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Bilfinger. Despite the stronger half year results and the board move on 11 August to extend Group CEO Thomas Schulz’s contract proposal to 2032, Bilfinger’s share price has fallen 8.83% over the past month and 32.47% year to date. However, the 5 year total shareholder return...

The European Central Bank’s new geopolitical stress test has put bank resilience under a harsh spotlight, yet it also highlights where investors might find more resilient advisory and restructuring exposure. With tighter scrutiny a real possibility, capital is likely to favor firms that handle complex financing and balance sheet repair. This article reviews three European financial advisory stocks whose business models are closely tied to that theme. The stocks covered next are a small sample...

Nordex (XTRA:NDX1) has attracted fresh investor attention after securing an order from EFG Energy Farming Group for twelve onshore wind turbines in Lower Saxony, with around 82 MW of planned capacity and 20-year service contracts. See our latest analysis for Nordex. At a share price of €38.88, Nordex has seen a 1-day share price return of 0.99% and a year to date share price return of 28.49%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 80.33% and 3-year total shareholder return of 243.77% indicate...

Recently, commentary around Commerzbank highlighted growing optimism that its ongoing digital transformation and fintech integrations could strengthen earnings power and efficiency across its core banking operations. What stands out is how expectations for AI-driven solutions and enhanced digital platforms are seen as key to expanding fee-based income while better serving younger, digital-first customers. We’ll now examine how this focus on digital growth and fintech adoption may influence...

thyssenkrupp (XTRA:TKA) is back in focus after issuing 2026 earnings guidance that points to a sales decline of 1% to 3% versus the prior year, alongside third quarter results showing a wider net loss. See our latest analysis for thyssenkrupp. The updated 2026 sales guidance and wider net loss arrive after a strong run in thyssenkrupp’s stock, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 97.54% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 179.44% against a current share price of €13.37. Momentum has...

In August 2026, Hannover Rück SE reported second-quarter net income of €695.3 million, down from €833.5 million a year earlier, while first-half net income rose to €1.41 billion from €1.31 billion, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations. On the same day, the company confirmed its 2026 guidance for group net income of at least €2.70 billion, contingent on large losses staying near the expected €2.30 billion and stable capital markets, underscoring management’s...

Why the Infosys partnership matters for Knorr-Bremse stock Knorr-Bremse (XTRA:KBX) has drawn fresh investor attention after Infosys announced a long-term collaboration to modernize the company’s Tech4Value IT program, covering core ERP, data, engineering and product lifecycle systems. See our latest analysis for Knorr-Bremse. Infosys’ AI led IT overhaul arrives at a time when Knorr-Bremse’s share price has shown mixed short term momentum. The 1-day share price return is 3.84% and the 30-day...

Border queues linked to the EU’s new EES system are turning routine trips into stress tests for airports, airlines and the technology that holds the whole process together. For investors, that disruption can point to companies that may see stronger demand for better biometric checks and smoother passenger flows. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to this news and why the theme might matter for your watchlist. The three stocks covered below are just a sample from this border security...

MLP (XTRA:MLP) is back in focus after reporting second quarter and half year 2026 earnings. The company posted higher sales, revenue and net income, which suggests improving operational performance and renewed investor attention. See our latest analysis for MLP. The latest earnings report appears to have been a clear catalyst for MLP, with the stock delivering a 9.48% 7 day share price return and a 21.59% 30 day share price return. The 3 year total shareholder return of 112.38% points to...

In August 2026, SNP SE appointed former SAP executive Neeraj Athalye as Managing Director for India, while SAP highlighted its SAP Business Data Cloud and AI agents in recent large enterprise deals and presented these capabilities at the 11th Annual Philadelphia C-Level Technology Leadership Summit. The prominent role of SAP Business Data Cloud in more than 90% of SAP’s 50 largest second-quarter deals underlines how closely AI adoption is now tied to unified business data platforms. We’ll...

In August 2026, freenet AG reported half-year results showing sales rising to €1,512.9 million from €1,213.1 million, while net income declined to €93.9 million from €124.8 million, with basic earnings per share easing to €0.80 from just above €1 a year earlier. At the same time, freenet set out an unusually clear capital-return stance by stating its intention to pay a minimum dividend of €2 per share for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 financial years, highlighting a focus on shareholder payouts...

The quarterly results for CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA ( ETR:EVD ) were released last week, making it a good time to...

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Shareholders might have noticed that Nabaltec AG ( ETR:NTG ) filed its interim result this time last week. The early...

It's been a mediocre week for PFISTERER Holding SE ( ETR:PFSE ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 11% to €72.75 in...

Hasen-Immobilien came into this earnings day with a flat three month share performance and a price of €186 that already reflected mixed views on its long term profit story. The headline is simple. Reported earnings over the past year nearly doubled, helped by a €4.0m one off gain that pushed the net profit margin to 76.5%. That gap between a modest share price track record and very rich margins is what matters for you now. The question is how much of this profit profile is repeatable and how...

secunet Security Networks guidance confirmation puts 2026 targets in focus secunet Security Networks (XTRA:YSN) drew fresh attention after confirming its 2026 earnings guidance and signaling an ambition to reach the upper end of its €460 million to €500 million revenue range. The update coincided with half year 2026 results, which showed sales of €204.69 million and net income of €5.88 million, compared with €171.71 million and €5.01 million a year earlier, respectively. See our latest...

Lang & Schwarz just served up a reminder that the stock and the story are not the same thing. The share price closed at €19.45 on the day of the release, a level that still leaves a wide gap to the implied fair value and follows a 3 month slide. Yet the new half year report shows a business that is printing much higher earnings on a very low P/E. The headline this time is profit quality. Net income for the first half of 2026 came in at €48.4m on revenue of €818.8m, which continues the recent...

Salzgitter (XTRA:SZG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed a narrower net loss and a swing to net income for the first half compared with last year. See our latest analysis for Salzgitter. These results sit against a mixed backdrop for Salzgitter’s stock, with a 1-day share price return of 8.18% and a 7-day share price return of 4.46%, alongside a 90-day share price decline of 7.46%. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of 137.48%...

Hapag-Lloyd (XTRA:HLAG) raised its full year 2026 EBIT guidance to a range of US$0.1b to US$1.1b after reporting weaker first half profitability, while warning that freight rates and Middle East conflict keep outcomes uncertain. See our latest analysis for Hapag-Lloyd. At a share price of €136.8, Hapag-Lloyd has a 90 day share price return of 21.17% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.19%, while the 3 year total shareholder return has declined 11.95%. This suggests momentum has picked...

Revenue Growth Versus Rising Losses in Latest tonies Earnings tonies (DB:TNIE) reported half year 2026 results that combine higher sales with wider losses. Sales reached €242.93 million, while net loss expanded to €27.34 million and basic loss per share moved to €0.24. See our latest analysis for tonies. Over the past year, tonies has delivered a 100.34% total shareholder return. The 90 day share price return of 14.65% and recent short term weakness suggest momentum has cooled slightly after...

Schaeffler (XTRA:SHA0) stock is back in focus after the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese battery producer CATL to deepen collaboration on e-mobility battery management and integrated power solutions. See our latest analysis for Schaeffler. The CATL partnership comes after a weaker 90 day share price return of 19.92% and a 30 day return down 5.68%, although Schaeffler’s 1 year total shareholder return of 47.49% still reflects solid longer term momentum. If you are...

Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1) confirmed its 2026 group earnings guidance, expecting at least €2.7b in net income. Q2 2026 results showed lower quarterly profit but higher net income for the first six months. See our latest analysis for Hannover Rück. Hannover Rück shares last closed at €250.8, with a 3-month share price return of 3.89% and a year-to-date share price decline of 2.34%, while the 5-year total shareholder return of 93% points to stronger long term compounding. If the confirmation of...

MBB (XTRA:MBB) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings and confirming guidance for broadly stable full year revenues between €1.1b and €1.2b, giving investors updated visibility on the business. See our latest analysis for MBB. MBB’s latest earnings and full year guidance arrive after a period where the stock’s 1 day share price return of 2.6% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 13.3%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 156.89% points to...