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A lackluster earnings announcement from DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:DEZ ) last week didn't sink the stock price. Our...

Merck KGaA recently reported third-quarter 2025 results, delivering sales of €5.32 billion and net income of €902 million, both modestly higher than the previous year. This performance was boosted by legislative changes in South America, the sale of a U.S. priority review voucher, and revenue contributions from recently acquired rare cancer treatments. We’ll assess how the outperformance in operating earnings and maintained guidance influences Merck KGaA’s investment narrative and future...

IONOS Group (XTRA:IOS) delivered strong results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting higher revenue and profitability. The company also issued a positive revenue outlook for the full year, which could catch the attention of investors. See our latest analysis for IONOS Group. Momentum around IONOS Group has shifted notably this year. While the share price has pulled back 20.5% over the past month and is off 31.9% over the last quarter, the year-to-date share price return remains solid...

TAG Immobilien AG recently reported strong nine-month financial results for 2025, with net income rising to €301.18 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to €1.72, compared to the previous year. The company also announced an anticipated 30% rise in dividend per share for 2026, targeting a 50% payout ratio of FFO I, subject to shareholder approval, a move highlighting management’s confidence and an increased focus on capital returns to shareholders. We...

Hapag-Lloyd announced its third quarter and nine-month 2025 results, reporting sales of €4.67 billion and net income of €134.5 million for the quarter, and sales of €14.35 billion and net income of €834.4 million for the nine months, both showing substantial declines in earnings versus the prior-year periods. A key highlight is that while sales for the nine months were relatively stable compared to last year, net income fell sharply, suggesting increased cost pressures or margin challenges...

K+S Aktiengesellschaft reported its third quarter and nine-month 2025 earnings, showing sales of €879.1 million for the quarter and €2.72 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. While quarterly results marked a swing to profitability compared to the prior year's net loss, the nine-month figures still reflect a very large net loss mostly from issues reported earlier in the year. We'll explore how the company's recent return to quarterly profitability could impact analyst...

AIXTRON SE reported third-quarter 2025 results, revealing sales of €119.56 million and net income of €13.03 million, both lower than the previous year, and announced a reduction in full-year revenue and margin guidance due to currency effects. This combination of weaker earnings and a downward adjustment to outlook signals ongoing challenges in the company's end markets and operational environment. We'll examine how AIXTRON's recent guidance cut and profit margin pressures could reshape its...

Nordex SE recently announced it secured a new order from SSE to supply and install seven N163 wind turbines across two wind farms in the Aragon region of Spain, totaling 42 MW and accompanied by a 20-year Premium Service contract. This move further cements Nordex's longstanding relationship with SSE and reinforces its commitment to European-based manufacturing and extended service offerings for regional clients. We will now examine how this substantial contract win and service extension with...

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG recently announced plans to enter the Serbian market with new DIY stores and garden centres, establishing subsidiaries and initiating site selection and supplier agreements as part of its overall expansion strategy. This move highlights the company’s intent to broaden its geographic footprint in Europe and focus on local supplier integration from the project’s outset. We’ll explore how HORNBACH Baumarkt’s focus on site quality and supplier networks in Serbia shapes its...

Kontron (XTRA:SANT) caught investor attention this week by unveiling a major partnership to provide IoT-based control systems for global energy operations. The deal positions Kontron to tap into a market expected to surpass USD 100 million. See our latest analysis for Kontron. Kontron’s latest IoT partnership comes shortly after their third-quarter earnings report, where nine-month net income improved even as quarterly sales and profits dipped slightly compared to last year. The stock...

Evonik Industries AG recently reported third quarter and nine-month financial results showing sales of €3.39 billion and a quarterly net loss of €106 million, reversing a net income position from the prior year. This earnings reversal highlights operational pressures that have outweighed cost controls and growth initiatives in the near term. We'll examine how Evonik's unexpected net loss this quarter could challenge analyst expectations for margin expansion and revenue recovery. Uncover the...

ZEAL Network SE reported its third quarter and nine-month earnings for 2025, highlighting third quarter sales of €61.11 million and net income of €14.34 million, both significantly higher than the same period last year. While third quarter results showed notable growth, net income for the nine-month period decreased compared to the previous year, revealing that quarterly performance trends may differ from year-to-date outcomes. We'll now examine how ZEAL Network's robust third quarter profit...

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Brenntag SE recently reported its third quarter 2025 earnings, revealing sales of €3,718.2 million and net income of €113.1 million, both lower than the same period last year. For the first nine months of the year, the company also posted decreases in both revenue and net income, pointing to ongoing operational pressures. We’ll now explore how these revenue and earnings declines may influence Brenntag’s investment outlook, especially regarding its margin improvement ambitions. These 13...

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA recently announced its earnings for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, reporting sales of €1.90 billion and net income of €36.77 million for the quarter, both down from the previous year. This drop in both sales and net income highlights ongoing challenges for the company, particularly as profitability remains under pressure despite broad optimism about the automotive electronics sector. We'll explore how the weaker net income result may influence views on...

Investors were disappointed with AUTO1 Group SE's ( ETR:AG1 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We think...

Redcare Pharmacy NV ( ETR:RDC ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...

INDUS Holding AG ( ETR:INH ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 16% on...

DEUTZ (XTRA:DEZ) just published its financial results for the first three quarters of the year, sharing details that investors will be watching closely given the mix of higher sales but lower net income. See our latest analysis for DEUTZ. DEUTZ’s shares have seen some volatility lately, but the big picture is hard to miss. After a 93.8% jump in share price since January and a one-year total shareholder return of 105%, there is real momentum at play, even with recent earnings raising questions...

Evotec SE recently announced the launch of a share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to 290,000 shares for €3 million, with the repurchased shares to be used exclusively for fulfilling employee share obligations through conversion to American Depositary Shares by December 17, 2025. The timing of this buyback, closely following the release of third-quarter earnings showing lower sales and a confirmed full-year revenue guidance, highlights management's focus on employee incentives and...

freenet AG recently reported its earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with sales reaching €1.85 billion and net income rising to €204.3 million compared to the prior year. An interesting detail is that while both sales and net income increased, basic earnings per share from continuing operations saw a slight decrease, suggesting shifting profit sources within the business. With higher net income yet mixed per-share results, we'll examine how these earnings developments may...

Zalando SE recently reported its third quarter 2025 earnings, revealing sales of €3,020.6 million and net income of €14.8 million, both increased and decreased respectively compared to the previous year, and also announced the upcoming appointment of Anna Dimitrova as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. While sales grew year-over-year for both the quarter and nine-month period, the company’s net income and earnings per share were lower, sparking ongoing discussion about...

At the recent SAP TechEd 2025 event, SAP unveiled the world's first enterprise relational foundation AI model, SAP-RPT-1, introduced expanded integrations with partners like Snowflake and Databricks, and deepened AI-driven capabilities in its cloud offerings. This wave of innovations signals SAP's continued push to embed AI and open data ecosystems directly into business-critical workflows and developer tools, setting new standards for enterprise intelligence and digital...

Traton SE recently reported earnings for the first nine months of 2025, posting sales of €32.32 billion and net income of €1.04 billion, both down compared to the same period last year. The company reaffirmed a cautious full-year sales guidance, pointing to ongoing market uncertainty and operational pressure reflected in the lower earnings and sales figures. Given the reaffirmed cautious outlook, we'll look at how continued operational headwinds may shape Traton's investment narrative going...