Volkswagen sells majority in engine unit Everllence, shares react on Xetra
25.06.2026 - 21:28:18 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 21:27.
Volkswagen AG (DE0007664039) is reshaping its powertrain portfolio with a significant disposal. The DAX member has entered an exclusive agreement with Bain Capital to sell a majority stake in its engine subsidiary Everllence, while the preferred shares trade on Xetra in a volatile automotive sector environment.Official Volkswagen press release overview
What Volkswagen announced on Everllence
According to a Volkswagen Group press statement, the company has agreed an exclusive arrangement with Bain Capital for the sale of its majority stake in Everllence, with 51 percent of the shares to be transferred to the financial investor as part of the deal.Volkswagen German-language press release overview
The transaction continues Volkswagen’s strategy of focusing capital on scalable platforms and software-intensive projects, while partnering with financial investors in more mature or specialized assets within the conventional engine portfolio.finanzen.net company profile and news flow
Analysts and sector context for the VW shares
Volkswagen’s preferred shares, which are part of the DAX 40, remain closely watched as the group shifts resources from combustion engine activities toward electric vehicles and software, with recent coverage such as a Market-Perform rating by Bernstein Research reflecting a cautious but not negative stance on the stock.finanzen.net analyst and rating summary
In Frankfurt, VW trades alongside German peers such as Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW, and the stock’s reaction to portfolio moves like the Everllence deal is viewed in the context of capital allocation and the pace of the shift toward battery-electric platforms.tagesschau.de VW preferred share quote
All news and analysis on the Volkswagen preferred shares
Key figures, background reports and further corporate news on Volkswagen’s preferred shares can be accessed in the dedicated topic section and on the group’s Investor Relations page.
How Volkswagen earns its money today
Volkswagen generates most of its revenue through the sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles under brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda and SEAT, complemented by premium and luxury brands like Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini and a significant financial services business that supports vehicle sales with leasing and financing solutions.finanzen.net company profile for Volkswagen
Where the VW preferred shares trade today
The Volkswagen preferred shares (DE0007664039) most recently changed hands on Xetra at 77.54 euros as of 2026-06-25, 18:50, according to data from tagesschau.de.tagesschau.de VW preferred share quote
Key data on the Volkswagen preferred shares
- Company: Volkswagen AG
- ISIN: DE0007664039
- WKN: 766403
- Ticker: VOW3
- Trading venue: Xetra
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 18:50): 77.54 EUR
- Market cap: 45.0 billion EUR (as of 2026-06-25)
- Sector / industry: Automobiles & Components
- Index membership: DAX 40
- Next earnings date: 2026-07-30
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or any other form of financial service.
