Grenke stock falls 2.85 percent and nears its 52-week low

Published on 10/20/2026 at 12:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Grenke stock costs EUR 9.89 on October 20, 2026, 2.85 percent below the Xetra close of EUR 10.18. Market value stands at EUR 437.4 million.

Operating progress meets market pressure

Dr. Martin Paal bought EUR 9,778.00 of Grenke shares on October 8, 2026.
Leasing new business reached EUR 1,644.9 million in the first half of 2026 versus EUR 1,622.0 million.
Grenke stock was trading at EUR 9.89 at 12:48 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, 2.85 percent below the Xetra close of October 19, 2026 at EUR 10.18.
Grenke is scheduled to publish its third-quarter statement on November 12, 2026.

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Grenke stock (ISIN DE000A161N30) was trading at EUR 9.89 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 12:48 p.m. CEST, down 2.85 percent versus the Xetra close of October 19, 2026 at EUR 10.18. The price stood 1.64 percent above its 52-week low of EUR 9.73, putting market valuation and credit quality back at the center of the investor debate.

The company had reported improving operating figures in 2026, while the share price remained near its yearly floor. grenke listed leasing new business of EUR 1,644.9 million in the first half of 2026, versus EUR 1,622.0 million in the first half of 2025, while the cost-income ratio improved to 51.6 percent from 56.4 percent.

What does the price say about valuation?

The market capitalization was EUR 437.4 million as of October 20, 2026. The 52-week range was EUR 9.73 to EUR 16.08, so the current price was 38.56 percent below the yearly high and only 1.64 percent above the low.

Three operating milestones

On May 13, 2026, grenke reported group earnings of EUR 15.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, versus EUR 10.2 million in the same prior-year quarter. On August 13, 2026, the company reported first-half leasing new business of EUR 1,644.9 million and a 51.6 percent cost-income ratio. On October 8, 2026, Dr. Martin Paal bought shares worth EUR 9,778.00, according to Markets Insider.

When is the next report?

grenke lists November 12, 2026 as the date for its third-quarter statement and first nine-month figures. That release will provide the next quantified test of leasing growth, costs and credit performance.

Stock level and next catalyst

For investors, the contrast is clear: leasing volume rose 1.41 percent year over year in the first half of 2026, while the share price sat 38.56 percent below its 52-week high. The November report therefore matters because it can show whether the improved operating trend is continuing alongside the elevated market risk already reflected in the valuation.

Grenke was trading at EUR 9.89 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 12:48 p.m. CEST, 2.85 percent below the Xetra close of October 19, 2026 at EUR 10.18. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Grenke stock.