German Software Stock News

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA recently reported past third-quarter results showing sales of €937.3 million and net income of €283.8 million, alongside nine-month sales of €1,348.6 million and net income of €220 million to 31 March 2026. While sales edged higher year on year, earnings and basic EPS softened and cash flow felt pressure from higher receivables, even as leverage improved and full-year guidance was confirmed. We’ll now examine how resilient nine-month sales but weaker earnings and cash...

Zalando (XTRA:ZAL) recently reported first quarter 2026 results that showed sales of €2,996.1 million and a shift from a €9.9 million net profit a year earlier to an €87.6 million net loss. See our latest analysis for Zalando. The recent quarterly loss has coincided with weaker momentum in the stock, with the share price down 5.62% over one day and showing a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 40.76%. If Zalando's recent swing to a quarterly loss has you reassessing your portfolio,...

BASF (XTRA:BAS) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter 2026 earnings showed sales of €16,020 million, along with higher net income of €927 million and increased earnings per share compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for BASF. Despite a small 1-day share price decline of 0.56% to €53.16 and a 30-day share price return that is down 2.82%, BASF’s year to date share price return of 18.71% and 1-year total shareholder return of 22.41% point to momentum that has built over...

K+S (XTRA:SDF) has just posted its Q1 2026 numbers, with revenue of €1,060.8 million and a basic EPS loss of €0.88, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of €3.7 billion and a basic EPS loss of €7.36 as the company continues to work through a loss-making stretch. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from €964.7 million in Q1 2025 to €1,060.8 million in Q1 2026, while quarterly EPS has swung between a profit of €0.48 and a loss of €9.68, keeping margins under pressure and putting...

Aurubis (XTRA:NDA) just posted a busy Q2 2026, with revenue of €6.0b and net income of €479m translating into basic EPS of €18.34. The trailing twelve months show €20.4b of revenue, €921m of net income and EPS of €21.10, supported by 32.5% earnings growth and a net margin that improved to 4.5% from 3.8% over the past year. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from €4.4b in Q4 2025 to €5.3b in Q1 2026 and now €6.0b in Q2 2026, with quarterly EPS rising alongside from €0.97 to €7.36 and then...

q.beyond (XTRA:QBY0) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of €42.816 million and a quarterly loss of €1.129 million, or EPS of €0.05, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at €0.034668 on net income of €0.845 million from revenue of €179.007 million. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from €51.184 million in Q4 2024 to €46.397 million in Q1 2025 and then to €42.816 million in Q1 2026, with quarterly EPS shifting from a loss of €0.064456 in Q4 2024 to a loss of €0.019866 in Q1...

HOCHTIEF (XTRA:HOT) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of about €9.4b and basic EPS of €2.79, supported by net income of €210.0m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from €8.9b and EPS of €4.09 in Q1 2025 to a trailing twelve month tally of about €38.6b and EPS of €10.69, giving investors a fuller read on the recent earnings trajectory. With a trailing net profit margin of 2.1% compared with a prior 2.7%, the latest results put the spotlight firmly on how sustainable HOCHTIEF's margins look...

GEA Group (XTRA:G1A) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of €1.3b and basic EPS of €0.62, as the company reported net income from continuing operations of €100.1m. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved between €1.3b and €1.6b, while basic EPS has ranged from €0.56 to €0.75. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have been tracking into this latest print. With net margins holding in the mid single digits, the focus now is on how consistently the company can...

Recent performance snapshot Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG) has attracted fresh attention after a mixed stretch in the stock, with gains over the past week contrasting with weaker returns over the month and past 3 months. At a last close of €50.26, the company shows a 0.3% gain over 1 day and about 4.9% over 7 days, while being down roughly 6.7% over the past month and 13.9% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mercedes-Benz Group. Looking beyond the recent pullback,...

Recent performance snapshot Porsche Automobil Holding (XTRA:PAH3) has slipped about 21% year to date and around 9% over the past year, while the stock shows a roughly 29% total return decline across the past three years. See our latest analysis for Porsche Automobil Holding. Recent trading has been mixed, with a 7 day share price return of 4.33% offering a brief rebound, while the 90 day share price return is down 10.68% and the 3 year total shareholder return has declined 28.48%. This...

MTU Aero Engines (XTRA:MTX) is back in focus after its latest quarterly report, which showed €2,231 million in sales and €200 million in net income, along with updated earnings per share data. See our latest analysis for MTU Aero Engines. The recent earnings release, which combined higher sales with lower net income and earnings per share, came against a share price that is now €295.5 and has fallen 9.83% over 30 days and 20.39% year to date. The 5 year total shareholder return of 48.79%...

The European market has recently experienced a modest uptick, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index showing gains amid easing geopolitical tensions and strong corporate earnings. However, potential tariff threats from the U.S. have added pressure to the market landscape. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income, as they typically represent companies with robust financial health and consistent cash flow generation.

Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC) drew investor attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of €849.5 million versus €717.3 million a year earlier and a net loss of €10.5 million versus €10.8 million. See our latest analysis for Redcare Pharmacy. The latest first quarter results appear to have reset sentiment in the short term, with the share price up 6.93% over one day and 19.05% over 30 days. However, the year to date share price return of 28.48% and 1 year total shareholder...

What Befesa’s latest earnings tell you Befesa (XTRA:BFSA) reported first quarter 2026 earnings with sales of €285.21 million and net income of €20.7 million, compared with €308.38 million and €18.62 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at €0.52 for the quarter, versus €0.47 in the prior year period, highlighting a period in which profitability metrics and revenue moved in different directions. See our latest analysis for Befesa. The first quarter...

Recent performance and context for Deutsche Lufthansa With no single headline event driving attention today, Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA) is drawing interest as investors weigh recent share performance against the airline group’s current earnings profile and broad international operations. See our latest analysis for Deutsche Lufthansa. The recent 7 day share price return of 8.65% contrasts with a weaker 90 day share price return, which is down 11.92%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

Recent share performance and context SAP (XTRA:SAP) has drawn investor attention after its stock fell 3.4% in the latest session and sits down about 27.6% year to date, with a decline of roughly 43% over the past year. See our latest analysis for SAP. At a share price of €146.2, SAP’s recent 1 month share price recovery of 4.9% sits against a weaker backdrop, with the year to date share price return down 27.6% and the 1 year total shareholder return down 42.9%, even though the 3 and 5 year...

In the first quarter of 2026, Continental Aktiengesellschaft reported sales of €4,396 million versus €4,905 million a year earlier, while net income rose to €200 million from €68 million, alongside confirming plans at its ContiTech division to cut about 3,000 jobs globally, including roughly 1,600 in Germany, under a cost‑saving program. Although quarterly earnings per share increased to €1 from €0.34 despite lower sales, the agreed workforce reductions and related cost measures highlight...

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Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM) is back in focus after JPMorgan cut its rating from Overweight to Neutral, citing execution and product portfolio concerns, even as recent quarterly earnings and revenue figures provided fresh data points for investors. See our latest analysis for Rheinmetall. The JPMorgan downgrade has come after a sharp loss of momentum, with the share price down 9.18% over the past day, 16.76% over 30 days and 23.95% year to date, even though the 3 year total shareholder return is...

It's been a pretty great week for SAF-Holland SE ( ETR:SFQ ) shareholders, with its shares surging 17% to €20.05 in the...

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