German Trade Distributors Stock News

Jungheinrich has launched "AntOn by Jungheinrich" in the Asia-Pacific region, introducing a value-focused brand offering lithium-ion forklift trucks and a pallet truck as the first step toward a broader material handling range. This new brand extends Jungheinrich’s portfolio into the value segment of Asia-Pacific material handling, aligning with its Strategy 2030+ and targeting customers prioritizing cost-effective reliability. We will now examine how this Asia-Pacific launch of a...

Symrise AG has recorded non-cash impairment charges of about €145 million on its terpenes business and €150 million on its investment in Swedencare AB, both booked in the fourth quarter of 2025 and linked to a planned sale process and application of IFRS 5. The company also plans to present at the 25th German Corporate Conference in Frankfurt, giving management an opportunity to explain how these impairments and portfolio moves affect its financial profile and business focus. Next, we’ll...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Hugo Boss (XTRA:BOSS) has been under pressure recently, with the share price showing declines over the past week, month and past 3 months, as well as over the past year. At a last close of €34.19, the company reports annual revenue of €4,238.349 and net income of €224.468, with both revenue and net income growth figures described on an annual basis. See our latest analysis for Hugo Boss. The recent 1 day and 1 month share price returns, alongside...

RWE (XTRA:RWE) is back in focus after agreeing a 50:50 partnership with KKR to build two UK offshore wind farms. This move coincides with fresh attention on its ongoing climate lawsuit. See our latest analysis for RWE. The new offshore wind partnership, ongoing hydrogen projects and the continuation of the share buyback program arrive as RWE’s share price sits at €51.7, with a 30 day share price return of 17.07% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.45%. This suggests momentum has...

If you are wondering whether Commerzbank’s share price still offers value after a strong run, you are in the right place to look at what the numbers actually say. The stock last closed at €34.26, with a 7 day return of 4.9% decline, a 30 day return of 3.7% decline, a year to date return of 5.9% decline, a 1 year return of 97.7% and a 3 year return of 281.7%. Recent coverage has focused on Commerzbank’s position within the German banking sector and how market expectations are being reflected...

DHL has been chosen as the primary logistics partner for the global rollout of MEDUSA SDP by CS Diagnostics Corp. The partnership covers both B2B and B2C distribution channels, supporting the international launch of the healthcare product. For Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL), this agreement adds another healthcare client to its global logistics portfolio at a time when the stock is trading at around €46.0. Over the past year, the share price return of 38.2% and the 3 year and 5 year returns of...

The European market has shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending 0.77% higher, driven by solid economic data and earnings results. Penny stocks, though often considered a relic of past market eras, continue to hold potential for investors seeking growth opportunities at lower price points. These stocks typically represent smaller or newer companies that can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when supported by strong financials.

Beiersdorf recently entered an exclusive research partnership with the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research’s HIPS institute to investigate how the skin microbiome contributes to maintaining healthy skin, building on large microbiome and genomic datasets originally developed for infectious disease research. The collaboration, which already includes two funded projects and room for expansion, could strengthen Beiersdorf’s innovation pipeline by grounding future skincare concepts in...

How Bayer’s Recent Performance Frames the Investment Debate Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) has attracted fresh attention after a strong share price move, with the stock showing a 20% gain over the past month and a very large 104% total return over the past year. See our latest analysis for Bayer. That 20.4% 30 day share price return comes on top of a 54.8% 90 day gain and a 104.4% 1 year total shareholder return, which together point to strong recent momentum, even after weaker 3 and 5 year total...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.8x in the Machinery industry in Germany, you could be...

In January 2026, SAP SE and Fresenius, along with SAP’s new multi-year partnership with Syngenta, underscored SAP’s expanding role in embedding artificial intelligence and cloud ERP at the core of healthcare and agriculture operations across Europe and global agribusiness. These moves highlight how SAP is positioning its AI platform, including SAP Business AI, SAP Business Data Cloud and the Joule copilot, as foundational infrastructure for highly regulated, data-intensive sectors that...

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What Volkswagen’s recent performance numbers tell you Without a clear single news catalyst, Volkswagen (XTRA:VOW3) has still given investors plenty to think about, with the share price at €98.86 and mixed return figures over the past year and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Volkswagen. Volkswagen’s recent share price return has been mixed, with a 1 day move of 1.54% and a 90 day share price return of 10.63%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 12.29% contrasts with weaker 3 and...

European defense production is ramping up sharply as geopolitical tensions rise, including new tariff frictions between the US and Europe tied to Greenland. European governments are committing to higher defense spending, drawing fresh investor attention to defense names such as Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM). Rheinmetall is expanding ammunition production capacity, with output levels that can exceed some US peers, signaling a major build out in European firepower. Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM) sits at the...

Kontron (ETR:SANT) has had a rough three months with its share price down 8.4%. However, stock prices are usually...

Frequentis AG's ( ETR:FQT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 55.6x might make it look like a strong sell right now...

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FORTEC Elektronik AG ( ETR:FEV ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...

WASGAU Produktions & Handels AG ( FRA:MSH ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...

Heidelberg Materials AG recently confirmed it will present at the 25th German Corporate Conference in Frankfurt on 21 January 2026, with Investor Relations Principal Ozan Kacar and CFO Rene Aldach scheduled as speakers. This upcoming appearance gives investors a rare opportunity to hear directly from Heidelberg Materials’ finance leadership on capital priorities, portfolio direction, and broader corporate positioning. Next, we’ll examine how this high-profile conference participation and...

In the past year, Germany’s small and mid-sized company indexes have outperformed larger-cap peers, with engineering group thyssenkrupp emerging as a prominent beneficiary amid renewed interest in domestically focused industrial names. Investors are increasingly linking thyssenkrupp’s prospects to anticipated German government spending on defense and infrastructure, which could enhance the company’s relevance in core national projects. We’ll now examine how the expectation of higher German...

Daimler Truck Holding (XTRA:DTG) has been in focus after reshaping Fuso’s European sales network through a new partnership with Emil Frey Group, along with the regional rollout of its electric eCanter truck in the UAE. See our latest analysis for Daimler Truck Holding. Those Fuso and eCanter updates come as Daimler Truck Holding’s share price sits at €40.00, with recent momentum mixed, a 30 day share price return of 6.87% and a three month share price return of 13.93%, while the one year...