Rational sets its next earnings date, shares on the MDAX radar

Rational has confirmed the timing of its upcoming half-year report, while analysts’ consensus data outline expectations for the MDAX-listed kitchen supplier’s shares.

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 10:59.

Rational (DE0007010803) has scheduled its next financial disclosure for August 6, 2026, when the company plans to present figures for the first half of the year per its investor relations calendar. The MDAX-listed specialist for professional kitchen equipment thus sets a clear date for the next update on its earnings trajectory.

What the consensus shows

Analyst estimates compiled on MarketScreener indicate that several banks expect Rational to grow both sales and earnings in 2026, with an average rating in the Buy-to-Hold range according to the latest consensus overview. The MarketScreener consensus page for Rational lists price targets that in many cases sit above the current share price, although the dispersion between individual analysts remains visible.

Coverage includes German houses such as Berenberg and DZ Bank alongside international brokers that follow the MDAX peer group with a focus on industrial and capital-goods names. The Deutsche Börse profile for Rational confirms its index membership in the MDAX and classifies the company under the industrials sector, which often leads analysts to compare it with machinery and equipment names.

Earnings expectations for 2026

For the full year 2026, consensus estimates point to further revenue expansion after the recent growth phase, with analysts expecting Rational to benefit from sustained demand in the foodservice and hospitality segments. Finanzen.net data for Rational show that the company’s valuation multiple remains at a premium to the broader MDAX, reflecting its profitability and niche positioning.

In the run-up to the August half-year figures, investors are likely to watch whether order intake and the backlog confirm the growth assumptions embedded in these estimates, particularly in light of cost trends and investment behavior in commercial kitchens. The upcoming report date thus marks a concrete checkpoint for how closely the company’s actual performance tracks current analyst models.

How Rational earns its money

Rational generates the bulk of its revenue from thermal cooking systems for professional kitchens, led by its SelfCookingCenter and iCombi combi-steamer product lines. The company also sells the iVario multifunctional cooking system, along with software, accessories and service contracts for restaurants, hotels, caterers and institutional customers.

Where the shares trade today

The Rational shares (DE0007010803) trade on Xetra at 868.00 euros as of 2026-06-26, 10:30, with the listing assigned to the MDAX segment of Deutsche Börse.

Key data on the Rational shares

• Company: Rational AG
• ISIN: DE0007010803
• WKN: 701080
• Ticker: RAA
• Trading venue: Xetra
• Price (as of 2026-06-26, 10:30): 868.00 EUR
• Market cap: 9.9 billion EUR (as of 2026-06-26)
• Sector / industry: Industrials / Commercial kitchen equipment
• Index membership: MDAX
• Next earnings date: 2026-08-06

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