In calendar week 26 of the year 2025, the DAX and its individual stocks showed significant performance differences influenced by various themes.
Top Performers in DAX Week 26
- The DAX itself experienced a strong increase and was quoted above the mark of 24,000 points with a weekly gain of about +1.62 %.
- Among the winners were companies like ABB, Holcim, Logitech International, Richemont, and Sika, which recorded significant price gains.
- Dollarama, Microsoft, and Intercontinental Exchange were highlighted as particularly strong in the BX model portfolio.
Flop Stocks in DAX Week 26
- In the defense sector, there were profit taking. Stocks of Rheinmetall, Renk, and Hensoldt lost between 3 to over 6 percent in value, despite positive news regarding NATO spending targets.
- Knorr-Bremse fell by around 4 percent due to analyst downgrades by Citigroup and JPMorgan, which see little further price potential.
Influencing Factors on Price Development
The price movements in the DAX were significantly influenced by interest rate hopes and tariff issues that the market supported. Profit-taking in defense stocks despite good news regarding NATO spending shows uncertainties.
In summary, the past week was strong for the DAX overall, with a clear weekly gain. While some sectors like technology or industry benefited (ABB, Logitech), there were setbacks in the defense sector.