Zalando plans no dividend, develops lifestyle AI: stock pre-market at EUR 22.54, down 0.44 percent
Published on 10/08/2026 at 08:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Zalando said on October 7, 2026, that it does not currently plan to pay a dividend, while its stock was EUR 22.54 pre-market at 8:04 a.m. CEST, down 0.44 percent versus the prior close of EUR 22.64 on October 7, 2026, at Lang & Schwarz. The company news was reported by FashionNetwork.
Pre-market trading
Lang & Schwarz showed a bid of EUR 22.29 and an ask of EUR 22.78 at 8:04 a.m. CEST on October 8, 2026. The Xetra session had not yet opened at that time. The further course from the Xetra open at 9:00 a.m. CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Zalando stock.
Company focuses on growth and artificial intelligence
Co-CEO Robert Gentz said Zalando’s priority is profitable growth, with investment in the business and a solid cash reserve taking precedence over a dividend, according to the October 7 report. The report said surplus capital is instead being directed toward share buybacks. Gentz also said Zalando is developing a “lifestyle AI” and expressed confidence in organic growth. He argued that clothing and lifestyle shopping remain emotional and individual, limiting the risk that AI agents will fully replace retailers, according to FashionNetwork.
Analyst view dated October 1
A separate dpa-AFX analysis published October 1 said JPMorgan maintained a Neutral rating and a EUR 32.00 price target. The report cited an estimate of EUR 101 million in third-quarter operating profit and said risks from agentic AI were expected to remain unchanged ahead of Zalando’s scheduled November 3 report, according to FinanzNachrichten.
