The past week in the MDAX was marked by an overall weak performance of many medium-sized companies. The analysis of the winners and losers provides important insights into the current market development of the German index for medium-sized enterprises.
Overview: MDAX Winners and Losers KW 21/25
Period:
16.05.2025 to 23.05.2025
Basis: Xetra price values
The Biggest Losers of the Week
Below are the key losers of the MDAX in KW 21:
- freenet: -14.75 %
- Carl Zeiss Meditec: -7.57 %
- Delivery Hero: -6.82 %
- Aroundtown SA: -6.24 %
- LANXESS: -6.08 %
These values show a clear weakness among several industry leaders in telecommunications, medical technology, delivery services, real estate, and the chemical industry.
Other Notable Developments
While the above-mentioned stocks declined sharply, there are also other sources with somewhat differing information regarding the losers. For instance, Gerresheimer, Jenoptik, and TUI AG recorded significant losses in other rankings, but these are based on different periods and are not directly comparable.
Overall Index Development
The MDAX itself showed a slightly positive picture on a weekly basis with an increase of around +1.99 %. However, there were phases during the trading week with significant setbacks for individual stocks.
Conclusion for Investors
The development in the MDAX indicates a clear differentiation between individual sectors and companies. Telecommunications stocks such as freenet suffered massive losses, while companies like LANXESS and Delivery Hero also experienced setbacks. Despite some strong losses, the overall index remained stable.
For private investors, maintaining a broad spread is still advisable, as individual stocks can exhibit significant fluctuations despite a stable index environment. Risk-averse investors should not only orient themselves based on the overall index but also follow individual company news closely.
Summary Table: Top Losers in the MDAX KW 21/25
| Rank | Company | Price Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | freenet | –14.75 |
| 49 | Carl Zeiss Meditec | –7.57 |
| 48 | Delivery Hero | –6.82 |
| 47 | Aroundtown SA | –6.24 |
| 46 | LANXESS | –6.08 |
Source: Finanzen.net