Krones (KRN) Stock Overview
Plans, develops, manufactures, and sells machines and lines for the fields of process, filling, and packaging technology in Germany, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, China, the Americas, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €115.80 |
| 52 Week High | €145.80 |
| 52 Week Low | €100.20 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| 1 Month Change | -14.35% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.19% |
| 1 Year Change | -13.84% |
| 3 Year Change | 6.83% |
| 5 Year Change | 65.78% |
| Change since IPO | 1,186.68% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Connected Filling Lines And Lifecycle Services Will Reshape Long Term Potential
Catalysts About Krones Krones supplies equipment, systems and services for filling, packaging, processing and intralogistics to the global beverage and food industry. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?At €142, Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jan 27
Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Well Worth Watching
Jan 14Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Dec 05The Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Nov 11These 4 Measures Indicate That Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 31Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Oct 07Should You Be Adding Krones (ETR:KRN) To Your Watchlist Today?
Sep 25Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
Sep 01Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Aug 20Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Just Released Its Half-Year Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Aug 02An Intrinsic Calculation For Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Suggests It's 36% Undervalued
Jul 11Is Krones (ETR:KRN) A Risky Investment?
Jun 29Here's Why Krones (ETR:KRN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jun 17Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Shares Bounce 27% But Its Business Still Trails The Market
May 14Should You Investigate Krones AG (ETR:KRN) At €142?
May 13We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Krones (ETR:KRN)
May 01An Intrinsic Calculation For Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued
Apr 07Krones (ETR:KRN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Mar 26Do Krones' (ETR:KRN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Mar 13Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Performance Completely
Feb 17What Does Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Share Price Indicate?
Feb 03The Return Trends At Krones (ETR:KRN) Look Promising
Jan 20
Eastern Europe Expansion And Netstal Integration To Boost Profit Margins And Revenue Growth
Strong growth in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and secure capacity utilization, suggest potential revenue growth and stable profit margins.Is Now The Time To Put Krones (ETR:KRN) On Your Watchlist?
Dec 04We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Nov 21Earnings Miss: Krones AG Missed EPS By 13% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Nov 08When Should You Buy Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Oct 30It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Krones AG (ETR:KRN)
Oct 17Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Aug 22Is Krones (ETR:KRN) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 27Krones' (ETR:KRN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Jul 13Not Many Are Piling Into Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Just Yet
Jun 12We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) CEO For Now
May 29Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
May 22Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Krones AG (ETR:KRN) After Its First-Quarter Results
May 08Is Krones (ETR:KRN) A Risky Investment?
Apr 16Krones (ETR:KRN) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Mar 30Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Full-Year Report
Mar 28Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Mar 13Investors Interested In Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Earnings
Feb 13Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jan 31We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Jan 04Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Potentially Undervalued?
Dec 18With EPS Growth And More, Krones (ETR:KRN) Makes An Interesting Case
Nov 20Investors Shouldn't Overlook Krones' (ETR:KRN) Impressive Returns On Capital
Nov 06Is Krones (ETR:KRN) A Risky Investment?
Sep 21Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Aug 31We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Krones (ETR:KRN) Passed With Ease
Jul 22Returns On Capital At Krones (ETR:KRN) Have Stalled
Jul 10Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Trading At A 39% Discount?
Jun 16At €111, Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Worth Looking At Closely?
May 10Does Krones (ETR:KRN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 27Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Well Worth Watching
Apr 13Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Krones (ETR:KRN)
Mar 30When Should You Buy Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Feb 06Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Krones AG (ETR:KRN)
Jan 05Krones (ETR:KRN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Dec 20Krones (ETR:KRN) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Dec 05Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Nov 01Some Investors May Be Worried About Krones' (ETR:KRN) Returns On Capital
Sep 05Shareholder Returns
| KRN | DE Machinery | DE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.6% | -3.0% | -4.5% |
| 1Y | -13.8% | -0.3% | -4.8% |
Return vs Industry: KRN underperformed the German Machinery industry which returned 0.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KRN underperformed the German Market which returned -4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KRN volatility | |
|---|---|
| KRN Average Weekly Movement | 4.2% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 5.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 14.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: KRN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: KRN's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 20,261 | Christoph Klenk | www.krones.com |
Krones AG, together with its subsidiaries, plans, develops, manufactures, and sells machines and lines for the fields of process, filling, and packaging technology in Germany, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, China, the Americas, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The Filling and Packaging Technology segment offers machines and systems for producing PET bottles; recycling systems for converting used plastic bottles into food-grade recycled materials.
Krones AG Fundamentals Summary
| KRN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €3.66b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €298.69m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €5.72b |
Is KRN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KRN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €5.72b |
| Cost of Revenue | €2.76b |
| Gross Profit | €2.96b |
| Other Expenses | €2.66b |
| Earnings | €298.69m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.45 |
| Gross Margin | 51.72% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.22% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.06% |
How did KRN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does KRN pay a reliable dividends?
See KRN dividend history and benchmarks| Krones dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 10 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 12 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 76 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 78 days |
Does KRN pay a reliable dividends?
See KRN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/03/24 13:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Krones AG is covered by 24 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Rothenaicher | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Benjamin Thielmann | Berenberg |
| Francisco Ruiz | BNP Paribas |