Rheinmetall Stock - Short interest halves while DAX peer group stays strong
17.06.2026 - 16:27:56 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Rheinmetall (DE0007030009) remains a core defense name in Europe. The latest available data show a markedly lower short interest on its US OTC line RNMBY, according to MarketBeat, while the group continues to benefit from sustained defense spending trends.
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What the short-interest data show
According to MarketBeat, short interest in Rheinmetall’s US OTC ticker RNMBY stood at 42,508 shares as of 05/29/2026, down sharply from 86,229 shares in the prior report, a decline of 50.70%.
The reported short-interest ratio, or days to cover, is 0.3 based on an average daily trading volume of 68,560 RNMBY shares. This is a low level, suggesting limited bearish positioning on that specific OTC line.
Defense sector and DAX context
Rheinmetall is a member of Germany’s blue-chip DAX index, representing one of Europe’s larger listed defense and automotive suppliers. The group has been a notable beneficiary of increased defense budgets in NATO countries following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Germany’s “Zeitenwende” program and multi-year procurement plans for ammunition, vehicles and air-defense systems underpin demand visibility for established contractors such as Rheinmetall, though order timing and political processes can still cause quarterly volatility.
How Rheinmetall earns its money
Rheinmetall generates most of its revenue from defense systems, including artillery and tank ammunition, armored vehicles such as the Boxer and Lynx, and air-defense solutions, alongside a smaller but still relevant civilian business in automotive components and sensors.
Where the stock trades today
The shares of Rheinmetall (DE0007030009) trade on Xetra under the ticker RHM; the latest available Xetra quote was EUR 266.74 as of 06/16/2026, 15:59 CET.
Key facts on Rheinmetall stock
- Company: Rheinmetall AG
- ISIN: DE0007030009
- WKN: 703000
- Ticker: RHM
- Venue: Xetra
- Price (as of 06/16/2026, 15:59 CET): 266.74 EUR
- Market cap: 11,600,000,000 EUR (as of 06/16/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
- Index membership: DAX
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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