German Aerospace & Defense Stock News

Why Lufthansa’s strike matters for shareholders Pilots and cabin crew at Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) launched a 24 hour strike over pension and retirement terms, forcing the cancellation of close to 800 flights and disrupting about 100,000 passengers. For you as an investor, this kind of labour dispute can affect Lufthansa on several fronts, including near term revenue, extra operating costs and the longer term relationship with both employees and customers. See our latest analysis for...

Restructuring progress and reprivatisation plans come into focus Uniper (XTRA:UN0) is back in the spotlight after fresh developments in its post-bailout restructuring, including EU acceptance that the company cannot sell its Russian Unipro unit, a former rescue condition. At the same time, Uniper is preparing bids for Germany’s planned power-plant capacity tenders, and investors are watching signals around how and when the German government might begin reducing its current 99% stake. See our...

Earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz Group AG reported its weakest earnings since the pandemic, with annual operating profit almost halving after around US$1.20 billion in tariff costs, a sharp sales drop in China, and restructuring charges, while also guiding for 2026 revenue to remain around prior-year levels but group EBIT to be significantly higher and proposing a reduced €3.50 per-share dividend for 2025 (2024: €4.30). At the same time, the company is pushing its largest-ever product and...

Restructuring pivot puts Continental (XTRA:CON) in focus Continental’s decision to spin off its Automotive division into Aumovio SE and pursue a ContiTech divestment, thereby turning itself into a focused tire business, has quickly drawn a constructive market response. See our latest analysis for Continental. That pivot has arrived alongside building momentum in the shares, with a 30-day share price return of 11.71% and a 90-day share price return of 16.87%, while the 1-year total shareholder...

Dividend move puts Elmos Semiconductor in focus Elmos Semiconductor (XTRA:ELG) has drawn fresh investor attention after announcing an annual dividend of €1.50 per share, payable on June 1, 2026, with an ex date of May 28 and a record date of May 29. See our latest analysis for Elmos Semiconductor. The €120.0 share price sits on the back of steady momentum, with a 9.69% 1 month share price return, a 29.03% 3 month share price return and a 68.03% 1 year total shareholder return, pointing to...

In recent months, Allianz has been refining its portfolio and risk profile through new joint ventures and partnerships in reinsurance and technology, set against sector-wide shifts in insurance demand and interest-rate conditions. This ongoing repositioning highlights how Allianz is responding to emerging risks such as cyber and AI, potentially reshaping its business mix and long-term operating model. Next, we’ll examine how Allianz’s push into reinsurance and technology partnerships might...

Carl Zeiss Meditec (XTRA:AFX) cut its revenue outlook after a weak start to the year, citing softer sales expectations in the US and China as well as pressure from China’s new volume based procurement process. See our latest analysis for Carl Zeiss Meditec. The revenue guidance cut and first quarter net loss arrived after a sharp reset in sentiment, with a 30 day share price return of 32% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 50.65% decline, signalling fading momentum despite...

Fraport (XTRA:FRA) is back in focus after two January 2026 updates, rising passenger numbers across its airport portfolio and the opening of a high-speed charging park for electric trucks at Frankfurt Airport. See our latest analysis for Fraport. The recent traffic update and charging park launch come against a backdrop of firm share price momentum, with a 19.70% year to date share price return and a 44.46% one year total shareholder return. This suggests that investors may be reassessing...

Volkswagen, ticker XTRA:VOW3, has overtaken Tesla as Europe's top selling battery electric vehicle brand. The company is also involved in EU China discussions on electric vehicle import tariffs, including matters related to its Cupra brand. These developments affect Volkswagen's position in the European EV market and its approach to cross border sales with China. Volkswagen is a major global automaker with a growing focus on fully electric models, and its brands now play a central role in...

Siemens (XTRA:SIE) is back in focus after raising its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook, supported by a first quarter that exceeded expectations and by strong demand related to artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Siemens. The latest earnings beat and 2026 guidance upgrade come after a strong run, with the 90 day share price return of 12.58% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 13.84% pointing to momentum that has been building over several years,...

Deutsche Bank has reached a confidential settlement with former manager Stefano Foresti in a lawsuit tied to the Monte dei Paschi accounting scandal. The agreement concludes the first of several related cases brought by former employees over their alleged involvement in the affair. The outcome may influence how remaining internal disputes linked to the scandal are handled. For you as an investor looking at XTRA:DBK, this legal development comes with the share price at €29.6. The stock has...

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Why Verbio’s latest earnings are in focus Verbio (XTRA:VBK) is back in the spotlight after its second quarter and half year results to 31 December 2025 showed quarterly profitability, higher sales, and increased bioethanol and biomethane production. Those headline figures, together with an earlier share price move ahead of the announcement, have drawn fresh attention from investors who are assessing how the company’s fuel mix and operating scale are affecting the quality of its earnings. See...

Borussia Dortmund GmbH Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (XTRA:BVB) has reported Q2 2026 revenue of €143.3 million with a basic EPS loss of €0.04, compared with Q2 2025 revenue of €140.1 million and EPS of €0.06. Over the last few quarters, revenue has moved between €126.7 million and €161.4 million while EPS has ranged from a loss of €0.05 to a profit of €0.21. This latest print keeps the spotlight firmly on how efficiently the club is converting its top line into sustainable earnings. With...

Q3 2026 headline numbers set the tone Fabasoft (XTRA:FAA) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of €22.379 million, basic EPS of €0.25 and net income of €2.719 million. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between €21.196 million and €22.852 million, with EPS ranging from €0.091698 to €0.3. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked through the last few reporting periods. With a trailing net profit margin of 9.7%...

Future Market Insights projects the global sphingolipids market to reach USD 1,145.6 million by 2035, and Merck KGaA (XTRA:MRK) is identified as a key supplier of high purity sphingolipid products and delivery systems. See our latest analysis for Merck KGaA. Merck KGaA’s role in the sphingolipids market sits against a backdrop of a €127.8 share price, a 10.41% 90 day share price return, and a 5.36% year to date share price return. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of a...

In early February 2026, Nordex SE reported new European onshore wind orders totaling 220 MW across the UK, Turkiye, Lithuania and Sweden, all bundled with multi-year service and maintenance agreements that aim to secure long-term turbine performance in both standard and cold-climate sites. These contracts highlight Nordex’s growing strength in cold-climate and community wind projects, where its anti-icing technology and long-duration service deals are becoming central to how it competes for...

Klöckner & Co (XTRA:KCO) has recently attracted investor attention after its share price moved sharply over the past month, with returns also standing out over the past 3 months and past year. See our latest analysis for Klöckner & Co. Klöckner & Co’s recent move to €11.06 comes after a strong run, with a 30-day share price return of 30.89% and a 12-month total shareholder return of 87.88%. This suggests that momentum has been building rather than fading. If this kind of upswing has you...

HelloFresh (XTRA:HFG) is back in focus after its share price dropped sharply, following a reported 9% year on year net revenue decline and missed Q4 2025 guidance that rattled investor confidence. See our latest analysis for HelloFresh. The recent Q4 2025 miss and profit warnings have been reflected in the numbers, with a 7 day share price return of 13.86% and a year to date share price return of 11.88%. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total shareholder return of 58.47% and 5 year total...

In recent days, Deutsche Lufthansa was hit by a 24-hour strike by pilots and cabin crew over pensions and retirement funding, forcing the cancellation of close to 800 flights and disrupting travel for about 100,000 passengers, although the airline aimed to restore a largely normal schedule by the following day. This industrial action underscores persistent labor cost and pension pressures at Lufthansa, raising questions about how reliably the airline can control its core cost base while...

Infineon Technologies (XTRA:IFX) is in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results and pairing them with fresh sales guidance for the second quarter and full fiscal year, giving investors updated benchmarks to assess. See our latest analysis for Infineon Technologies. The results and guidance have landed against a backdrop of solid recent momentum, with a 23.28% 90 day share price return and a 16.93% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting sentiment has strengthened over both shorter...