UniCredit sought EU approval and UniCredit stock costs EUR 76.92
Published on 10/13/2026 at 09:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- UniCredit sought EU antitrust approval for its Commerzbank takeover on October 9, 2026.
- EU regulators set November 16, 2026 as the decision deadline.
- First-half net profit reached EUR 3.1 billion, up 22.00 percent year over year.
- UniCredit stock was at EUR 76.92 at Lang & Schwarz on October 13, 2026.
UniCredit sought EU antitrust approval for its Commerzbank takeover on October 9, 2026, while UniCredit stock was at EUR 76.92 at Lang & Schwarz on October 13, 2026 at 9:06 a.m. CEST. The regulatory timetable now gives the deal a defined decision date.
Three milestones shape the deal
On July 23, 2026, UniCredit reported first-half net profit of EUR 3.1 billion, an increase of 22.00 percent year over year, while revenue reached EUR 6.7 billion, up 13.00 percent, according to UniCredit.
On September 30, 2026, FinanzNachrichten reported that Deutsche Bank Research raised its UniCredit target from EUR 77.00 to EUR 78.00 and kept its Hold rating. On October 9, 2026, Reuters reported that UniCredit had filed for EU antitrust approval, with a November 16 deadline.
What does November 16 mean?
The European Commission can clear the takeover with or without concessions during its preliminary review, or open a full investigation if it identifies serious concerns, Reuters reported on October 9, 2026. The German government owns 13.30 percent of Commerzbank, adding political weight to the review.
For UniCredit, the timetable puts regulatory execution beside the operating figures. The bank's first-half revenue growth of 13.00 percent and net profit growth of 22.00 percent provide the financial backdrop, while the proposed Commerzbank combination remains subject to regulatory review.
Results dates move into November
UniCredit announced on October 9, 2026 that its board will approve third-quarter 2026 results on November 8, 2026, with the results presentation and conference call on November 9, 2026, according to UniCredit. Those dates will put the bank's 2026 earnings trajectory alongside the Commerzbank approval process.
Stock price and investor view
UniCredit stock was trading at EUR 76.92 at Lang & Schwarz on October 13, 2026 at 9:06 a.m. CEST. The primary listing is on Borsa Italiana, where the stock trades under ticker UCG, and the shares are part of the Euro Stoxx 50.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of UniCredit stock.
UniCredit stock facts
- Company: UniCredit S.p.A.
- ISIN: IT0005239360
- Ticker: UCG
- Primary exchange: Borsa Italiana
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 13, 2026, 9:06 a.m. CEST): EUR 76.92
- Market capitalization: EUR 114.6 billion (as of October 12, 2026)
- 52-week range: EUR 57.36-86.42 (as of October 12, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Regional Banks
- Index membership: Euro Stoxx 50
- Next earnings date: November 8, 2026
Market context: Market report Euro Stoxx 50.
