German Consumer Durables Stock News

Puma recently announced a comprehensive turnaround plan that includes cutting 900 jobs globally, following weak third-quarter earnings in which sales dropped to €1.96 billion and the company posted a net loss of €62.3 million. A key element of Puma's response is a significant leadership reorganization, positioning a new Chief Brand Officer to directly oversee brand marketing, product, and innovation as the company adjusts its go-to-market approach. We'll explore how Puma's focus on reducing...

BASF (XTRA:BAS) shares have drawn attention after the company reported weaker third-quarter results. At the same time, its CEO publicly urged the European Union to ease carbon trading rules and regulatory pressures. See our latest analysis for BASF. BASF’s share price has been relatively resilient this year despite a dip in the last month, with a recent 1-year total shareholder return of -1.05% and 3-year total return of 11.03%. This suggests the stock is holding its ground in a tough...

Volkswagen (XTRA:VOW3) landed in the spotlight after announcing a third-quarter operating loss, its first in five years. This was mainly driven by hefty US tariffs and setbacks at its Porsche unit. See our latest analysis for Volkswagen. Despite the hefty third-quarter loss and recent executive shake-ups, Volkswagen’s share price has held up fairly well, with a modest year-to-date return of 3.3%. However, its 1-year total shareholder return of 8.7% suggests steady but unspectacular progress,...

MVV Energie (XTRA:MVV1) has attracted attention in recent weeks, with shares climbing roughly 4% over the past 3 months. Investors are watching to see whether recent momentum continues at current valuation levels. See our latest analysis for MVV Energie. MVV Energie's share price at €31.1 reflects a steady upward trend, with a 4% return over the past three months and a 5.7% total shareholder return over the last year. Recent gains suggest growing optimism. The stock’s long-term performance...

Surteco Group (XTRA:SUR) remains unprofitable, recording losses that have increased at an average annual rate of 41.1% over the past five years. Despite revenue growth forecasts of 3.3% per year, which lag behind the broader German market’s 6.1%, analysts expect earnings to make a turnaround, with robust projected growth of 58.23% per year and a return to profitability anticipated within the next three years. With shares trading at €12.4, a discount to the estimated fair value of €18.61, and...

Vossloh (XTRA:VOS) released earnings showing higher sales for the first nine months of the year. However, net income and earnings per share have slipped from last year’s figures, drawing attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Vossloh. After an impressive rally saw Vossloh’s share price surge more than 83% year-to-date, momentum has cooled as investors weighed the latest earnings and valuation concerns highlighted by a recent analyst downgrade. Still, long-term holders have...

Earlier in October 2025, SAP reported strong third-quarter earnings, completing a €4.9 billion share buyback program, while highlighting accelerated cloud and AI momentum across major client projects and collaborations with industry leaders like OpenAI and Amazon Web Services. This period also featured large-scale migrations to SAP’s cloud platform by global enterprises such as Nestlé and Wärtsilä, underlining SAP's expanding influence in enterprise digital transformation and AI-driven...

Befesa (XTRA:BFSA) posted a robust set of figures, with earnings forecast to grow at 11.1% annually and revenues expected to rise 6.5% per year, both outpacing the German market's 6.1% growth rate. Net profit margins improved to 5.8% from last year's 4.9%, and the most recent year delivered a 22.7% increase in earnings after a five-year average annual decline of 4.9%. Investors are likely to see the company's return to earnings growth and better margins, coupled with attractive valuation, as...

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With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.1x Grenke AG ( ETR:GLJ ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...

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Ströer SE & Co. KGaA's ( ETR:SAX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x might make it look like a buy right now...

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AlzChem Group (XTRA:ACT) posted annual earnings growth of 25%, well above its five-year average of 22.9% per year and comfortably outpacing the German market's current 16.7% rate. Net profit margins reached 10.2%, up from 8.4% last year. The company's strong forecasts call for 18.5% annual earnings growth ahead. With all reward indicators showing positive trends and no identified risks, investors are likely to view these results as robust. However, the elevated price-to-earnings ratio...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, KAP AG ( ETR:IUR ) shares are down a considerable 37% in the last month, which...

In October 2025, TeamViewer SE reported third quarter results showing revenue growth to €189.48 million, but with a decline in net income to €28.65 million compared to the previous year, and subsequently confirmed 2025 full-year revenue guidance at the lower end of its projected range (€778 million to €797 million). This sequence of updates gives fresh insight into TeamViewer's ability to sustain top-line growth despite facing bottom-line pressures. We'll explore how TeamViewer's...

Wondering if Merck KGaA's recent price dip is actually presenting a hidden value opportunity? You’re not alone. Knowing how to spot these moments is what separates the casual observer from the informed investor. It’s been a choppy ride lately, with the stock down 1.4% over the last week, 5.8% over the past month, and a notable 19.2% slide so far this year. These moves haven’t happened in a vacuum. Shifts in the German pharmaceutical sector and regulatory changes have been stirring up...

AIXTRON (XTRA:AIXA) reported earnings growth that continues to outpace the broader German market, with forecasts calling for an 18.4% increase in earnings per year and a 9.4% rise in revenue. Both of these figures are ahead of the market’s 6.1% growth expectation. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have grown at a robust 19.4% annualized rate, though the most recent net profit margin fell to 17.2% from last year’s 19.6%. Investors are watching closely as margins compress, but...

Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG) released its third-quarter earnings, revealing a drop in profit and sales that was driven by sluggish demand from China, U.S. tariffs, and ongoing chip supply worries. Investors took note as the company chose to maintain its full-year outlook and restart a €2 billion share buyback program. This move signals resilience despite some bumps in the road. See our latest analysis for Mercedes-Benz Group. Despite recent headwinds, Mercedes-Benz Group’s share price has...

PSI Software (XTRA:PSAN) remains unprofitable, with losses increasing at an annual rate of 57.1% over the last five years. Despite ongoing negative net margins, the company’s top line paints a different story. Revenues are forecast to jump 9.6% per year, outpacing the German market, and earnings are projected to expand at 54.62% per year with a return to profitability expected within three years. Investors eye these growth forecasts as well as the company’s valuation, which currently sits...

KION GROUP (XTRA:KGX) saw earnings decline by 6% per year over the past five years, with current net profit margins at 2% versus 2.9% a year ago. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow at a rapid 37.74% annually over the next three years, which is more than double the German market’s expected 16.7% per year. However, revenue projections of 5.6% trail the broader market. Investors are likely to weigh the recent contraction in profit margins and the multi-year decline in earnings...

OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) reported a 27.25% annual earnings growth forecast, comfortably outpacing the German market’s 16.7% forecast. Nevertheless, the company’s net profit margin slipped to 3%, down from 4.8% in the prior year, with recent earnings growth turning negative after averaging 6.6% per year over the past five years. Investors are tracking the robust growth outlook but balancing it against the current decline in profitability and OVB’s higher Price-To-Earnings ratio of 21.2x, which...

Fuchs (XTRA:FPE3) posted a net profit margin of 8.2%, down from last year’s 8.5%, while earnings are forecast to grow at 8% per year, lagging the German market’s 16.7% annual pace. Over the last five years, the company delivered 6.8% annual earnings growth, with revenue expected to climb 3.1% per year, slower than the broader market’s projected 6.1%. Despite a drop in earnings growth this past year, Fuchs maintains high quality earnings and continues to offer an attractive dividend, trading...