Sixt Preferred Shares Signal a Sustained Recovery

Sixt's 2025 report shows record revenue and a 50-cent dividend hike, fueling a technical breakout. The stock targets €58.00 with a 5.9% yield.

The release of Sixt's final 2025 annual report has provided the catalyst investors were waiting for, setting the stage for a potential end to the stock's prolonged weakness. The company's preferred shares opened the week with a powerful surge, breaking through several key technical barriers. This move was fueled not only by a new sales record but, more importantly, by a substantially increased dividend payout.

Robust Fundamentals Fuel the Rally

Market optimism is firmly grounded in the company's latest financial performance. The mobility service provider reported a 7% increase in annual revenue, reaching a record high of €4.28 billion. Growth was even more pronounced in earnings before tax (EBT), which jumped by almost one-fifth to €400.5 million. These results validate the company's strategic focus on the premium segment and the U.S. market. In North America, revenue surpassed the $1.5 billion threshold for the first time.

For shareholders, this growth translates into direct returns. The dividend for preferred shares is set to rise to €3.22 per share—an increase of 50 cents compared to the previous year. At the current price level, this represents an attractive yield of approximately 5.9%. With a modest price-to-earnings ratio of around 7.7 for the current year, the valuation appears to offer a degree of downside protection.

Technical Breakout Confirms Shift

Trading on Monday saw the share price climb to €54.30 on the Xetra exchange. This advance allowed it to clear the 50-day moving average, currently positioned at €53.92. This follows a successful reconquest of the 100-day average earlier. This display of technical strength points to a medium-term trend reversal, with the next significant target now seen at the six-month high of €58.00. On a weekly basis, preferred shareholders have already registered a gain of roughly 3.4%.

Confident Guidance for the Year Ahead

Despite a volatile operating environment, management has expressed confidence for 2026, targeting a further increase in group revenue to up to €4.6 billion. The company aims to stabilize its EBT margin in the region of 10%. A disciplined approach to fleet management remains the central lever for maintaining high utilization rates. The first-quarter results, due on May 13, 2026, will serve as the initial indicator of progress toward these ambitious annual goals.