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XTRA:VOW3
XTRA:VOW3Auto

Volkswagen’s First UAW Deal And What It Means For Valuation

Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers have agreed a first union contract at the Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. The contract covers more than 3,000 employees and includes higher wages and improved benefits. This is the first union agreement at the facility and marks a shift in Volkswagen's US labor relations. Volkswagen, traded as XTRA:VOW3, now has a union contract at its key US production hub in Chattanooga, which could affect its long term cost base and workforce stability in the market...
XTRA:BAYN
XTRA:BAYNPharmaceuticals

Assessing Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) Valuation After Asundexian’s Positive OCEANIC STROKE Phase III Results

Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) is back in focus after presenting Phase III OCEANIC-STROKE data, where its investigational Factor XIa inhibitor asundexian cut recurrent ischemic stroke without increasing major bleeding risk, bringing sharper attention to the pharma pipeline. See our latest analysis for Bayer. The OCEANIC-STROKE readout lands after a sharp shift in sentiment, with Bayer’s share price at €45.8 and a 90 day share price return of 75.78% contributing to a 1 year total shareholder return of...
XTRA:EVK
XTRA:EVKChemicals

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) Margin Rebound Challenges Cautious Earnings Narratives

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €3.4b and EPS of €0.15, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at €1.36 on revenue of €14.1b, giving investors a clear snapshot of the current earnings run rate. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from €3.6b in Q4 2024 to €3.4b in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS swinging from a loss of €0.33 per share in Q4 2024 to a profit of €0.15 in Q4 2025. This frames a year that mixed a weaker top line with a visibly different...
XTRA:NVM
XTRA:NVMAuto Components

Novem Group (XTRA:NVM) Margin Dip Tests Recent Earnings Improvement Narrative

Novem Group (XTRA:NVM) has put a softer Q3 2026 on the table, with revenue of €118.8 million and a small net loss of €1 million, translating into basic EPS of €0.02 loss for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from €124 million in Q3 2025 to €137.964 million in Q4 2025, then to €128.9 million in Q1 2026 and €125.576 million in Q2 2026, while EPS has swung between a €0.06 loss and €0.36. This sets up a story of fluctuating profitability. For investors, the key question now...
XTRA:SHL
XTRA:SHLMedical Equipment

Siemens Healthineers (XTRA:SHL) Margin Improvement Reinforces Cautious Bullish Narratives

Siemens Healthineers (XTRA:SHL) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of €5.4b and basic EPS of €0.40, setting the tone for how its profitability story is evolving after a period of steady earnings growth. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from €5.5b in Q1 2025 to €5.4b this quarter, while basic EPS shifted from €0.42 to €0.40, against a backdrop of 6.8% earnings growth and a net profit margin that improved from 8.8% to 9.1%. This puts the focus squarely on how sustainably it...
XTRA:LHA
XTRA:LHAAirlines

A Look At Lufthansa’s (XTRA:LHA) Valuation As Seasonal Demand And Earnings Anticipation Lift Interest

What is moving Deutsche Lufthansa stock today? Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) is drawing fresh attention as traders react to strong seasonal passenger demand, solid cargo activity, and growing interest ahead of the 6 March 2026 earnings announcement. See our latest analysis for Deutsche Lufthansa. The recent 2.54% 1 day share price return and 5.89% 7 day share price return fit into a stronger pattern, with a 26.68% 90 day share price return and 44.53% 1 year total shareholder return. These...
XTRA:BAS
XTRA:BASChemicals

BASF Expands Polyisobutylene Capacity To Target Higher Value Materials

BASF (XTRA:BAS) is expanding medium molecular weight polyisobutylene production capacity at its Ludwigshafen site. The company is developing materials for US data center insulation applications. BASF is also advancing solutions for breathable membranes in global construction and performance apparel markets. BASF operates at the intersection of chemicals, advanced materials and energy efficiency, and this latest capacity move reinforces its role in supplying specialty polymers to multiple...
XTRA:WAF
XTRA:WAFSemiconductor

Siltronic Cautious 2026 Outlook Puts Plant Closure And Valuation In Focus

Siltronic issued a cautious outlook for 2026, citing ongoing market pressures, pricing headwinds and currency effects. The company plans to close a major fabrication plant as part of a broader effort to manage costs and investment levels. This update follows management indicating that internal targets for 2025 have been exceeded despite the tougher setup for 2026. For investors watching XTRA:WAF, the update lands after a mixed share price pattern. The stock is at €52.15, with a 26.9% gain...
XTRA:MBG
XTRA:MBGAuto

Mercedes-Benz Buybacks Shrink Share Count And Shape Investor Return Debate

Mercedes-Benz Group is continuing its share buyback program, with recent repurchases reducing the current share count. The company is actively returning capital to shareholders through ongoing buybacks alongside other potential capital allocation tools. The current share price stands at €58.71 for XTRA:MBG. For you as an investor, the continued buyback activity at Mercedes-Benz Group, ticker XTRA:MBG, directly affects the supply of shares in the market and can influence per share metrics...
XTRA:DHL
XTRA:DHLLogistics

Is Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) Pricing Lagging Its Strong 1 Year Share Performance

If you are wondering whether Deutsche Post shares still offer value at current levels, this article will walk through what the numbers say about the stock's pricing. The share price recently closed at €49.56, with returns of 4.7% over the past week, 2.6% over the past month, 5.6% year to date, 49.7% over 1 year, 39.4% over 3 years and 42.8% over 5 years. This gives useful context before weighing up valuation. Recent coverage has focused on Deutsche Post's position in global logistics and...
XTRA:1SXP
XTRA:1SXPLife Sciences

A Look At SCHOTT Pharma (XTRA:1SXP) Valuation After AGM Approval Of €0.18 Dividend

SCHOTT Pharma KGaA (XTRA:1SXP) has just held its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved a dividend of €0.18 per share, equal to 18% of consolidated net income, putting the payout policy in focus. See our latest analysis for SCHOTT Pharma KGaA. The AGM dividend decision comes after a weaker share price run, with a 90 day share price return of a 21.11% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 40.24% loss, suggesting momentum has been fading even as the company continues...
XTRA:DBK
XTRA:DBKCapital Markets

Is Deutsche Bank (XTRA:DBK) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Share Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Deutsche Bank's share price still reflects fair value after its long run, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article aims to unpack. The stock last closed at €31.28, after a 6.1% decline over the past week and a 5.2% decline over the past month, while the 1 year return sits at 72.9% and the 3 year return is very large, around 3x. Recent attention on large European banks, including Deutsche Bank, has focused on how they are positioned within the wider...
XTRA:BST
XTRA:BSTMedia

Bastei Lübbe (XTRA:BST) Q3 EPS Softness Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Bastei Lübbe (XTRA:BST) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard with revenue of €35.223 million and basic EPS of €0.21, alongside net income of €2.772 million that keeps the year running steadily. The company has seen revenue move from €30.155 million in Q2 2025 to €33.956 million in Q3 2025 and then to €35.223 million in Q3 2026. Over the same three quarters, basic EPS has been €0.26, €0.31 and now €0.21, giving investors data points to weigh the earnings path against margins and to assess how...