The Wienerberger stock is currently under pressure as CEO Hemo Scheuch sees the risks from US tariffs and specifically the weakness of the US dollar as significant burdening factors for the company.
Economic Challenges
US Tariffs
The planned or already existing tariff increases in the USA negatively affect Wienerberger, as they can impair the cost structure and competitiveness in the important US market. The US tariff policy is perceived as aggressive and causes uncertainty for companies with exports to the USA.
Dollar Weakness
Even more severely, Scheuch assesses the depreciation of the US dollar. A weaker currency leads to lower revenues when calculated in euros, which directly pressures Wienerberger’s results and thus burdens the stock price. This currency development poses a greater challenge than the tariff burdens alone.
For investors, this means an increased risk: both rising trade barriers due to tariffs and unfavorable exchange rates can lead to declines in profits, negatively affecting the stock price.
In summary, it is primarily the combination of US tariffs and dollar weakness that, according to Wienerberger CEO Hemo Scheuch, currently weigh significantly on the stock price and can thus have direct impacts on investors.