DAX in May 2025: Overview
The DAX moved sideways to slightly positive in May 2025, although some individual stocks recorded strong fluctuations either up or down. The assessment is based on the Xetra prices between April 30 and May 30, 2025.
Biggest Winners in the DAX (May 2025)
The top performers of the month showed above-average performance:
- Fresenius: Topped the list of winners with a significant price increase.
- Zalando: Also managed to gain significantly.
- SAP: Recorded a solid increase.
These stocks benefited from positive company news, analyst assessments, or a general market sentiment favoring specific sectors.
Note: The exact percentage changes may vary slightly depending on the source; daily analyses named Fresenius (+1.65%), Zalando (+1.52%), and SAP (+1.43%) as daily winners. However, for the entire month, the absolute top performers according to rankings may not always match the daily winners. For the overall monthly ranking, it is advisable to check specialized financial portals like finanzen.at or finanzen.ch.
Biggest Losers in the DAX (May 2025)
On the other hand, the following companies stood out:
- Porsche AG: Leading flop stock with a significant price decline.
- Sartorius Vz.: Also under pressure.
- Siemens Healthineers: Experienced noticeable losses.
These stocks suffered from weak quarterly figures, negative industry trends, or a general risk aversion among investors.
Here too: Daily analyses named Porsche (-1.84%), Sartorius Vz. (-1.79%), and Siemens Healthineers (-1.02%) as the biggest losers – the overall monthly ranking may differ.
Summary
| Rank | Biggest Winner (Example) | Biggest Loser (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresenius | Porsche AG |
| 2 | Zalando | Sartorius Vz. |
| 3 | SAP | Siemens Healthineers |
The exact rankings may vary depending on the evaluation period and source.
For a detailed list of all top and flop stocks, it is advisable to check the current rankings from financial portals like finanzen.at or wallstreet-online.de. There, investors can also find analysis possibilities for other indices such as MDAX and SDAX as well as background information on the respective price movements.
Conclusion: In May 2025, Fresenius and Zalando were the biggest winners in the DAX environment; Porsche AG topped the negative list. For investors, it is important to regularly monitor such developments and include them in their investment decisions.