Taiwan blocks Foodpanda sale, Delivery Hero stock costs EUR 37.34

Published on 10/26/2026 at 09:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Taiwan blocked Foodpanda's sale on October 21, 2026, leaving an appeal open. Delivery Hero stock costs EUR 37.34 on October 26, 2026 versus Xetra close.

Taiwan deal and operating scale

Taiwan blocked the USD 600 million Foodpanda transaction on October 21, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached EUR 7.75 billion versus EUR 6.88 billion a year earlier.
Delivery Hero stock trades at EUR 37.34 at 9:18 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026, 0.08 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026.

Delivery Hero, DE000A2E4K43, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Delivery Hero (DE000A2E4K43) was trading at EUR 37.34 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026 at 9:18 a.m. CEST, 0.08 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 37.31. On October 21, 2026, Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission blocked the planned sale of Foodpanda Taiwan to Grab, according to MarketScreener.

Taiwan decision leaves appeal open

The blocked transaction was announced on March 23, 2026, and covered Delivery Hero's Taiwan business under the Foodpanda brand. The terms include deal protections and a break fee arrangement, while the right to appeal remains open, the company said in the release carried by MarketScreener.

The transaction had been valued at USD 600 million, making the regulatory decision financially material even though the final outcome remains subject to the appeal process. For shareholders, the key issue is whether the blocked sale delays portfolio simplification or preserves cash through the contractual protections.

Three events shaped the stock

On September 14, 2026, Delivery Hero completed an early repricing of a USD 1.3 billion Term Loan B, according to Delivery Hero. On September 24, 2026, the company said Niklas Ostberg would continue as chief executive beyond March 31, 2027, also according to Delivery Hero. On October 21, 2026, the Taiwan regulator blocked the USD 600 million Foodpanda sale.

What does the deal mean for margins?

Delivery Hero's second-quarter revenue was EUR 7.75 billion, up from EUR 6.88 billion in the comparable period, while its GAAP net loss narrowed to EUR 392.4 million from EUR 396.3 million, according to Markets Insider. The comparison shows scale is still expanding, but the loss line keeps profitability central to the investment case.

UBS maintained a Hold rating and a EUR 41.50 price target on October 13, 2026, according to Markets Insider. The target stands EUR 4.16 above the Lang and Schwarz price, so the analyst view offers a concrete valuation counterpoint to the Taiwan setback.

Delivery Hero's next scheduled company event is the Q3 2026 trading update and quarterly statement on October 28, 2026, according to Delivery Hero.

Stock remains below its yearly high

The stock's 52-week range was EUR 14.80 to EUR 39.83 as of October 26, 2026, leaving the current quote 6.25 percent below the high. Delivery Hero had a market capitalization of EUR 11.4 billion on the same date and is included in the MDAX.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Delivery Hero stock.