Analyses · May 25, 2026

German Stock Market: Whose Earnings Turned Around?

German Stock Market: Whose Earnings Turned Around?

In the stock markets, few things catch the eye quite like a successful earnings turnaround. When a company manages to halt a previous decline and show strong growth once again, it signals adaptability and a new lease on life. In the German market, the ongoing earnings season has highlighted several such success stories. Let's take a closer look at five companies that have managed to turn their operating profit from negative to positive, and examine whether this recovery has been driven by sustained demand or rather by smart cost-cutting.

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Aurubis (NDA)

The operating profit of copper product manufacturer Aurubis made an impressive turnaround in the first quarter, growing by 22,2% year-over-year after a decline in the previous quarter. At the same time, the company's sales revenue increased by a whopping 25,1%, indicating that the growth is driven by real business expansion, not just accounting maneuvers.

The main engine of this turnaround is persistently high metal prices and strong demand for copper, fueled by global electrification and the construction of artificial intelligence data centers. Adding to investor confidence is the recent news that the company raised its financial year profit forecast. This shows that management believes the strong trend will continue, which has also helped the stock price rise steadily.

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