In May 2025, the DAX created movement in the markets and provided investors with an exciting development. The individual stocks of the German index showed significant differences in their performance.
Overview: DAX in May 2025
The month was characterized by a consolidation phase after a preceding record rally. In the short term, the air seemed to be out of the German stock market, and the index was classified as “overbought,” which led to some hesitation among investors. Nevertheless, there were still strong movements among individual stocks.
Biggest Winners and Losers in the DAX (May 2025)
The following table exemplarily shows some of the biggest losers in the DAX for May 2025. The complete ranking includes all 40 stocks, with the last positions (biggest losers) highlighted here:
| Rank | Company | Performance (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sartorius vz | -7.09 |
| 40 | Merck | -5.25 |
| 39 | Munich Re | -5.02 |
Note: The numbering starts with the worst value in position “41” (in reality, there are only placements up to the number of current DAX values; this is likely an error in the source or an unusual counting method). In other sources, “position” is correctly talked about – referring to the worst performances among the top/flop rankings.
Biggest Winners: The exact list of the biggest winners is not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources. However, it is clear from the context that the ranking includes both top and flop stocks. For a complete overview, a look at specialized financial portals like finanzen.net or boerse.de is recommended.
Market Sentiment and Background
After the DAX marked a record high of over 24,150 points in mid-May, a consolidation phase set in. Reasons for this included concerns about US debt and general restraint after a long rise of the index.
Conclusion
In May 2025, Sartorius vz (-7.09%), Merck (-5.25%), and Munich Re (-5.02%) were among the biggest losers in the DAX ranking. The exact top performers are not detailed in the available sources; for this information, a look at current rankings of specialized financial portals is recommended.
For investors, the month was characterized by volatility and a certain caution following the previous highs of the German index.