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Q1 2026 earnings put SAF-Holland in focus SAF-Holland (XTRA:SFQ) moved into the spotlight after its Q1 2026 results, with sales of €451.68 million, higher net income, and a 57% rise in reported EPS compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for SAF-Holland. The Q1 2026 report and earnings call appear to have reinforced confidence in SAF-Holland, with the share price up 4.75% on the day, a 32.26% year to date share price return, and a 5 year total shareholder return of 82.77%...

In the first quarter of 2026, adidas AG reported sales of €6,592 million and net income of €482 million, with earnings per share from continuing operations rising to €2.70 from €2.44 a year earlier. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adidas has launched its star-filled “Backyard Legends” and XTRA:ADS campaigns, using global icons and new athlete partnerships like Kelsey Plum to anchor its brand at the center of football and basketball culture. Now we’ll examine how this World Cup “Backyard...

Kontron’s softer Q1 earnings put recent share moves in focus Kontron (XTRA:KTN) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter 2026 earnings showed sales of €375.15 million and net income of €14.02 million, both below the levels reported a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Kontron. The weaker first quarter figures have come just as the stock has picked up short term momentum. The 1 month share price return is 13.5% and the 3 year total shareholder return is 32.45%, suggesting recent...

In recent days, RWE announced upcoming leadership changes in its Offshore Wind business and signed a 15-year power purchase agreement to supply around 70 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually to Breedon Group from its UK wind portfolio. These moves underline how RWE is pairing management continuity in offshore wind with long-term industrial customer contracts to support energy transition goals. We’ll now examine how the new offshore wind leadership and long-term Breedon power...

If you are wondering whether Commerzbank stock still offers value after a strong run, this article breaks down what the current price might be implying. The share price recently closed at €35.41, with returns of 0.6% over 7 days, 3.1% over 30 days, a 2.7% decline year to date and 43.3% over the last year, along with very large gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent headlines have focused on Commerzbank as a key player among German banks, with investors watching how it positions itself within the...

Hensoldt AG recently reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to €496 million from €395 million a year earlier and its net loss narrowing to €19 million from €30 million. The company also highlighted a record €9.80 billion order book, underpinned by major defense contracts, while stating that recent Chinese dual-use export restrictions are not expected to have a material financial impact. We’ll now examine how Hensoldt’s record €9.80 billion order book may influence the...

If you are wondering whether Bayer's share price is offering value right now, it helps to first line up what the current valuation signals are really saying. The stock closed at €36.99, with returns of 54.3% over 1 year but declines of 2.8% over 7 days, 8.6% over 30 days, and 2.7% year to date. These figures can influence how the market is weighing both opportunity and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Bayer's ongoing restructuring efforts and legal overhangs, issues that many investors...

LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:LXS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Readers hoping to buy Rheinmetall AG ( ETR:RHM ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock is...

Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of about €20.4b and basic EPS of €0.73, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of roughly €83.0b and EPS of €3.14 that sit against a backdrop of 4.4% earnings growth over the past year. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from €23.3b and EPS of €0.95 in Q4 2024 to €21.1b and EPS of €0.68 in Q1 2025, before reaching €22.7b and €0.95 in Q4 2025 and then €20.4b and €0.73 in the latest quarter. A trailing net margin holding...

Investors in RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:RAA ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.9% to close at €660...

Shareholders might have noticed that Fresenius Medical Care AG ( ETR:FME ) filed its first-quarter result this time...

PUMA SE (XTRA:PUM) has appointed Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board. The appointment is effective from May 1, 2026. The change represents a key leadership shift in PUMA's senior management team. PUMA SE operates as a global sportswear and athletic footwear company, competing with other major consumer brands for market share and customer attention. The sector is influenced by shifting consumer preferences, brand partnerships and broader trends in...

It's been a good week for Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:BMW ) shareholders, because the company has...

In the first quarter of 2026, BASF SE reported sales of €16,020 million, slightly below the prior year, while net income rose to €927 million and basic earnings per share increased to €1.06 from €0.91. This profit improvement, combined with a projected expansion of the global ammonium sulfate market where BASF is a key player, highlights how product mix and sector trends may be supporting higher earnings quality despite flat revenues. With BASF’s higher quarterly earnings and stronger...

Siemens Healthineers (XTRA:SHL) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of €5.4b and basic EPS of €0.40, alongside net income of €449m for the quarter, setting a clear benchmark for how the rest of the year might unfold. Over the past year, quarterly revenue has moved between €5.4b and €6.3b while basic EPS ranged from €0.40 to €0.55. Trailing twelve month EPS stands at about €1.89 on revenue of roughly €23.3b, providing a clearer view of the earnings profile behind the latest results. With a trailing...

Infineon Technologies (XTRA:IFX) is acquiring the non-optical sensor business from ams OSRAM, expanding its sensor portfolio for AI and data center uses. The company is also partnering with the Health Impact Alliance to develop connectivity solutions for senior care within a new healthcare ecosystem. These developments have not been covered in recent Simply Wall St articles and may influence how investors view Infineon's future positioning. Infineon Technologies enters these deals with...

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €3.4b and basic EPS of €0.04, while for the trailing twelve months revenue was €14.1b and basic EPS was €0.57, alongside net income of €265m. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from €3.4b to €3.8b and quarterly basic EPS has moved between a loss of €0.23 and a profit of €0.50, giving investors a clear view of how the earnings profile has shifted through the year. With net profit margins at 1.9% over the last...

SUSS MicroTec (XTRA:SMHN) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, with Q4 revenue of €118.8 million and basic EPS of €0.51, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of €503.2 million and EPS of €2.59. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move between €102.5 million and €151.4 million and quarterly EPS range from €0.48 to €0.85, giving investors a clear view of how top line and EPS have tracked together across the last six quarters. With the latest figures in hand, the...

This article examines whether Sartorius is attractively priced or still demanding at today’s levels by walking through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock last closed at €221.50, with returns of 2.0% over 7 days and 6.4% over 30 days, while year to date performance stands at a 10.6% decline and the 1 year return is a 2.5% decline. Over the past 3 and 5 years, shareholders have experienced declines of 35.7% and 45.2%. This provides important context for...

If you are wondering whether Deutsche Bank at €27.20 is still reasonably priced or already stretched, the key is to look closely at what the current valuation is really implying. The stock has moved 2.6% over the last week and 6.1% over the last month, while year to date it is down 19.0% and up 17.9% over the last year. Recent returns therefore give a mixed picture of risk and opportunity. Recent coverage has focused on how investors are reassessing large European banks and their capital...

The investors in TeamViewer SE 's ( ETR:TMV ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the share...

Shareholders might have noticed that HelloFresh SE ( ETR:HFG ) filed its first-quarter result this time last week. The...

Wondering whether Zalando at €20.28 is starting to look like value or still has more risk priced in? This article breaks down what the current share price implies. The stock has faced sustained pressure, with returns of a 3.6% decline over the last week, 1.1% decline over the last month, 17.8% decline year to date and 35.5% decline over the past year. This context helps explain how the market is currently thinking about its prospects. Recent coverage has focused on how Zalando is adjusting...