KSB, DE0006292030

KSB stock falls 3.08 percent below its Xetra close

Published on 10/08/2026 at 17:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

KSB stock costs EUR 788.00 on October 8, 2026 versus the EUR 813.00 Xetra close. First-half orders rose 8.80 percent and operating profit reached EUR 98.00 million.

Key points in brief

KSB stock was trading at EUR 788.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, down 3.08 percent versus the Xetra close of EUR 813.00.
KSB reported 8.80 percent higher order intake and EUR 98.00 million EBIT for the first half of 2026.
The first-half report showed sales revenue growth of 0.40 percent and an order backlog above EUR 2.00 billion.
KSB is listed on Xetra and belongs to the SDAX.

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KSB stock was trading at EUR 788.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, down 3.08 percent versus the Xetra close of EUR 813.00 on October 7, 2026. The latest operating figures point to a mixed first half, with stronger order intake but continued pressure on profitability.

Three milestones shape the picture

On May 5, 2026, KSB reported first-quarter order intake of EUR 1.012 billion, according to MarketScreener. On August 6, 2026, the company published first-half results for the period ended June 30, 2026. On October 8, 2026, the Lang & Schwarz quote stood at EUR 788.00, giving the current market context.

What does order growth mean?

Yahoo Finance published KSB's August 6, 2026 earnings-call transcript, which records 8.80 percent growth in first-half order intake and 0.40 percent growth in sales revenue. Reported EBIT reached EUR 98.00 million, while management said the first half was affected by higher material, logistics and energy costs.

The comparison is important: orders grew much faster than sales, while EBIT remained below the prior-year level. Management also described an order backlog above EUR 2.00 billion and confirmed the 2026 outlook in the call. That combination gives KSB stronger forward visibility, but conversion into sales and margin recovery remain the central operating questions.

Stock trades below its yearly high

The finance quote for KSB3.DE showed a market capitalization of EUR 1.5 billion and a 52-week range of EUR 771.00 to EUR 1,265.00 on October 8, 2026. The Lang & Schwarz price was EUR 788.00, placing the stock EUR 23.00 above its yearly low and EUR 477.00 below its yearly high. The share therefore remained close to the lower end of its annual range while order growth offered a counterweight to the weaker earnings trend.

KSB makes pumps and valves for industrial applications and has more than 16,800 employees, according to its investor-relations information. For investors, the next test is whether the order book can lift sales and EBIT during the second half of fiscal 2026.

Price stays near the annual low

KSB stock was trading at EUR 788.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, down 3.08 percent versus the Xetra close of EUR 813.00 on October 7, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of KSB stock.