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Bilfinger (XTRA:GBF) has put solid top line and bottom line figures on the table, with Q3 2025 revenue of €1.4b and basic EPS of €1.48, alongside net income of €55m that keeps the year’s earnings run rate firmly in focus. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from €1.30b in Q2 2024 to €1.36b in Q4 2024 and then to €1.38b in Q3 2025. Basic EPS has ranged from €1.25 in Q2 2024 to €1.39 in Q4 2024 and €1.48 in Q3 2025, giving investors a clear view of recent trading momentum. With the...

Traton FY 2025 Q3 headline numbers set the tone Traton (XTRA:8TRA) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2025 Q3, reporting revenue of €10.4b and basic EPS of €0.65, with net income excluding extra items at €324m as investors weigh how the business is tracking through the year. The group has seen quarterly revenue move from €11.6b and EPS of €1.17 in FY 2024 Q2 to €12.2b and €1.49 in FY 2024 Q4, then to €10.6b and €0.93 in FY 2025 Q1 and €11.3b and €0.49 in FY 2025 Q2. This provides a...

How Symrise’s FY 2025 Results Landed Against Expectations Symrise (XTRA:SY1) has just put fresh numbers on the table, with first half FY 2025 revenue at €2.6b and basic EPS of €1.92. Trailing 12 month EPS sits at €3.63 on revenue of €5.0b and net income of €506.9m. The company has seen revenue move from €4.9b to about €5.0b over the past year on a trailing 12 month basis, with basic EPS stepping up from €2.81 to €3.63 and net income from €392.4m to €506.9m. Together, these figures provide a...

Why Lufthansa is suddenly back in focus Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) is back on many watchlists after Middle East tensions disrupted key air corridors, pushed fuel costs higher, and coincided with labor disputes and an earnings update scheduled for March 6, 2026. See our latest analysis for Deutsche Lufthansa. At a latest share price of €8.402, Deutsche Lufthansa has seen short term pressure, with a 7 day share price return of an 8.51% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 5.85%...

Recent performance snapshot for Bayerische Motoren Werke Bayerische Motoren Werke (XTRA:BMW) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at €82.86 and showing mixed returns over the past week, month and past 3 months. Over 1 year, the total return sits at 4.88%, while longer horizons show a 0.22% total return over 3 years and 36.31% over 5 years. This provides investors with several time frames to compare recent trading with past performance. See...

Wüstenrot & Württembergische (XTRA:WUW) has drawn investor attention after a series of dividend increases and renewed foreign capital interest, reinforcing its image as a conservative, diversified play across insurance, housing finance, and banking. See our latest analysis for Wüstenrot & Württembergische. At a latest share price of €16.16, Wüstenrot & Württembergische has paired a 90 day share price return of 14.12% with a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.64%. This suggests momentum has...

Beiersdorf (XTRA:BEI) has posted its latest FY 2025 numbers with first half revenue of €5.2b and basic EPS of €2.47, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of €9.9b and EPS of €4.25. The company has seen revenue move from €4.7b and EPS of €1.48 in 2H 2024 to €5.2b and EPS of €2.47 in 1H 2025. Trailing net income on a 12 month basis stands at €939m, alongside a profit margin that sits slightly higher than the prior year. That mix of steady earnings growth and a modestly firmer margin...

If you are wondering whether adidas shares are starting to look interesting or still too expensive, you are not alone. Many investors are asking what the current price really reflects about the business. The stock closed at €141.80, with a 10.5% decline over 7 days, a 5.6% decline over 30 days, a 15.3% decline year to date, a 39.9% decline over 1 year and a 48.9% decline over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how expectations and risk are being priced in. Recent coverage around...

Volkswagen (XTRA:VOW3) is back in the legal spotlight after two US dealerships filed a class-action lawsuit over Scout-brand electric vehicle sales, raising questions about dealer relationships and potential long-term implications for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Volkswagen. The latest legal challenge lands after a softer period for the shares, with a 1 day share price return of 1.30% at €94.8 contrasting with a year to date share price return of 10.94% and a 1 year total...

Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE) has been in focus after unveiling two major network moves: an expanded Nokia collaboration on cloud based, AI native RAN, and a Starlink deal for satellite direct to device coverage across hard to reach European regions. See our latest analysis for Deutsche Telekom. Those network deals land at a time when Deutsche Telekom’s 1 month share price return of 15.8% and 3 month share price return of 19.9% point to building momentum, even though the 1 year total...

Munich Re (XTRA:MUV2) reports record net profit for full-year 2025, completing its Ambition 2025 plan. The company announces a 20% increase in its annual dividend to shareholders. Munich Re launches a new share buyback program of up to €2.25b. Munich Re, listed as XTRA:MUV2, is one of the largest global reinsurance groups, providing risk transfer solutions across property, casualty, life and health, and specialty lines. As the sector continues to respond to evolving risk patterns and...

Oncology data moves into focus for Bayer stock Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) has drawn fresh attention after presenting new prostate cancer data at ASCO GU 2026, including Phase III results for XOFIGO and early Phase I outcomes for its targeted alpha therapy 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium. The company reported a 24% reduction in risk of death when XOFIGO was combined with enzalutamide versus enzalutamide alone in men with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer and bone metastases. Median overall survival...

Fresenius SE KGaA (XTRA:FRE) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter 2025 results, proposing a €1.05 dividend per share and outlining board changes alongside management’s comments on geopolitical and supply chain pressures. See our latest analysis for Fresenius SE KGaA. Even with the earnings beat, higher proposed dividend and board changes, the share price has slipped over the past week, with a 7 day share price return of 4.27%. However, a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.23%...

BASF (XTRA:BAS) has been highlighted as a key player in the ammonium sulfate market. A recent industry report points to projected growth in ammonium sulfate demand across fertilizers, food processing, and emissions control. The company is positioned among top global suppliers, which may create additional opportunities for business expansion. BASF is a global chemicals group with exposure to agricultural inputs and industrial applications where ammonium sulfate plays an important role. The...

Wondering whether SAP at €165.48 is starting to look attractive or still expensive compared to its fundamentals? This article is designed to help you put a clear value range around the stock. The share price has had a mixed run, with a 0.2% decline over the last 7 days and a 3.0% decline over 30 days, while year to date it is down 18.1% and 35.5% lower over 1 year. It is still up 55.2% over 3 years and 69.5% over 5 years. Recent headlines around SAP have focused on broader sector sentiment,...

What Siemens stock’s recent moves might be telling you Siemens (XTRA:SIE) has been under pressure recently, with the share price showing a 1 day return of 4.9% decline and a month return of 11.6% decline, prompting closer attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Siemens. Those recent share price declines, including a 7 day share price return of a 5.45% decline and a 30 day share price return of an 11.65% decline from €226.45, contrast with Siemens’ longer record. The 5 year total...

Why Fresenius Medical Care is back on investors’ radar Fresenius Medical Care (XTRA:FME) has just packed several key updates into its 2025 results, including a sharp rise in net income, higher earnings per share, new 2026 guidance, a higher proposed dividend, and completion of a sizeable buyback. See our latest analysis for Fresenius Medical Care. These 2025 results, new 2026 guidance and the completed buyback come after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 4.22%...

Why TUI’s post earnings drop is attracting attention TUI (XTRA:TUI1) shares fell sharply after hours on 2 March 2026 following recent earnings, as mixed sentiment and a shift away from travel stocks put fresh focus on the group’s fundamentals. Investors now appear to be tracking airline capacity, holiday bookings and fuel costs more closely. The next earnings update on 13 May 2026 is likely to offer further detail on operating income and near term cash generation. See our latest analysis for...

If you are looking at Salzgitter and wondering whether the current share price still reflects good value, the key is to separate short term excitement from what the valuation is actually telling you. The stock recently closed at €50.00, with a 7.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 10.1% gain over 30 days, 11.7% year to date, and 149.0% over the past year. This naturally raises questions about how much of that is already priced in. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in the...

European defense stocks moved higher after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliation, and Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM) is among the names catching investor attention as missile and air-defense exposure returns to focus. See our latest analysis for Rheinmetall. Beyond the latest jump in defense interest, Rheinmetall’s share price has pulled back recently, with a 1 month share price return of an 11% decline and a 7 day share price return of an 8.38% decline. However, its 1 year...

Schaeffler FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Schaeffler (XTRA:SHA0) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers with third quarter revenue of €5.8b and a basic EPS loss of €0.31, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of €23.6b and a net loss of €1.1b. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from €4.0b in Q3 2024 to around €5.9b in each of the first three quarters of 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a €0.93 loss in Q4 2024 to a €0.09 profit in Q1 2025 before slipping back into...

Investor interest in Siemens Energy (XTRA:ENR) has been rekindled after Deka Investment backed management’s plan to repair loss making wind unit Siemens Gamesa rather than sell it, highlighting perceived long term value in the business. See our latest analysis for Siemens Energy. Those comments from Deka come after an annual general meeting and a sharp share price run, with Siemens Energy’s 90 day share price return of 36.61% and 1 year total shareholder return above 200% suggesting positive...

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global airline operations, affecting Deutsche Lufthansa’s international routes and cargo flows. Key transit corridors have been suspended or rerouted, leading to longer flight times and logistical bottlenecks for XTRA:LHA. These disruptions are adding to operating costs and operational complexity at a time of broader volatility for many global carriers. For Deutsche Lufthansa, the disruption comes as the stock trades at €8.3, with a 7 day...

Bank of America Corporation has disclosed that its total voting rights in Mercedes-Benz Group AG have risen above the 5% threshold. The crossing of this regulatory threshold was reported under European securities rules and marks a material change in a major financial institution’s position. For you as an investor looking at XTRA:MBG, this stake change comes against a mixed share price record. The stock is at €55.76, with a 1 year return of 4.8% and a 5 year return of 28.9%, while the year...