Wendel finalized Stahl sale as analysts target Wendel stock at EUR 106.17

Published on 10/13/2026 at 01:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Stahl sale delivered EUR 1.14 billion net proceeds on October 1, 2026. Wendel stock was last at EUR 79.83 versus EUR 106.17.

Key points in brief

Wendel finalized the sale of its Stahl stake to Henkel for EUR 1.14 billion in net proceeds on October 1, 2026.
The transaction carried an enterprise value of EUR 2.1 billion and exceeded the EUR 960.0 million NAV value published before the announcement.
Wendel stock was last at EUR 79.83 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026, while the analyst average target stood at EUR 106.17.

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Wendel finalized the sale of its Stahl stake to Henkel for EUR 1.14 billion in net proceeds on October 1, 2026, while analysts retained an average target of EUR 106.17 for Wendel stock. The last available euro quote was EUR 79.83 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026.

The Stahl disposal resets the portfolio

According to GlobeNewswire on October 1, 2026, the transaction valued Stahl at an enterprise value of EUR 2.1 billion and generated EUR 1.14 billion in net proceeds after debt and transaction costs. The release said the proceeds represented an annualized internal rate of return above 15.00 percent since 2006.

The sale was part of Wendel's portfolio rotation. The company said asset disposals in 2026 totaled EUR 1.6 billion, while shareholder returns exceeded EUR 500.0 million, including a July buyback equal to 9.00 percent of share capital.

What does EUR 1.14 billion change?

The transaction gives investors a concrete valuation reference. Stahl's EUR 2.1 billion enterprise value compares with EUR 960.0 million in Wendel's revalued net asset value before the announcement, according to Ideal Investor. Wendel also reported EUR 48.7 billion in assets managed for third-party investors as of June 30, 2026.

Three dated portfolio milestones

In April 2026, Wendel completed the acquisition of a 64.00 percent stake in Committed Advisors. In July 2026, it completed a share buyback representing 9.00 percent of its share capital. On October 1, 2026, it finalized the Stahl sale for EUR 1.14 billion in net proceeds, according to GlobeNewswire.

Two dates shape the next phase

Wendel's next scheduled event is the third-quarter 2026 trading update on October 22, 2026, followed by Investor Day 2026 on December 2, 2026, according to GlobeNewswire.

Analyst target remains above the quote

MarketScreener reported on September 17, 2026, that six analysts had an average target of EUR 106.17 and an Outperform consensus for Wendel. Against the EUR 79.83 Lang & Schwarz quote, that target is 24.81 percent above the price, calculated in euros.

Wendel stock stays below the target

The last available euro quote stood at EUR 79.83 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 10:58 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Wendel stock.