Ströer stock returns to MDAX as first-half growth continues

Published on 09/25/2026 at 11:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Ströer stock posted EUR 1.037 billion in first-half revenue on September 25, 2026, up 6 percent year over year. Berenberg kept its EUR 52.00 target after the MDAX return.

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Ströer stock traded at EUR 37.18 on Xetra at 10:36 a.m. CET on September 25, 2026, down EUR 0.02 or 0.05 percent from EUR 37.20. The advertising group has also returned to the MDAX, giving the stock a fresh index connection while first-half operating figures show continued growth.

MDAX return adds a market signal

According to MarketScreener on September 21, 2026, Ströer replaced Hugo Boss in the MDAX. The change links the Cologne-based media company to a leading German mid-cap index and increases the relevance of index-driven trading flows for the shares.

The index change follows a mixed price picture. At EUR 37.18, Ströer was 21.99 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 47.65 and 28.88 percent above its 52-week low of EUR 28.85. The market capitalization stood at EUR 2.0739 billion on September 25, 2026.

First-half revenue rises 6 percent

Ströer reported EUR 1.037 billion of revenue for the first half of 2026, compared with EUR 980 million in the prior-year period. As Yahoo Finance reported from the Q2 2026 earnings call, adjusted EBITDA rose to EUR 273 million from EUR 266 million, a 3 percent increase.

The quarterly trend was stronger on revenue than the half-year comparison. Second-quarter revenue reached EUR 542 million versus EUR 505 million in Q2 2025, while adjusted EBITDA increased to EUR 154 million from EUR 149 million. Digital out-of-home was a key operating contributor, with growth of 24.3 percent in the second quarter, according to PPC Land on September 2, 2026.

Berenberg keeps EUR 52 target

Berenberg confirmed its Buy rating and left the price target at EUR 52.00 on September 22, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The target lies 39.86 percent above the Xetra price of EUR 37.18, making the analyst view materially more optimistic than the current quotation.

For investors, the important contrast is clear: Ströer has delivered measurable first-half growth, yet the stock remains below its yearly high. The MDAX return and the next set of operating updates now provide concrete reference points for judging whether the earnings trend can narrow that gap.

Ströer stock trades below yearly high

Ströer stock stood at EUR 37.18 on Xetra at 10:36 a.m. CET on September 25, 2026. The session range was EUR 36.90 to EUR 37.56, with volume of 3,296 shares at the finance snapshot.