Europe Movers: Stratec

May 30, 2025
Inga Muller
Stratec, the Germany-based provider of life science technologies, reported strong first-quarter results and reiterated its full-year outlook.

Autotrader, the UK-based online automotive platform operator, reported strong results for the fiscal year ending in March. Nationwide Building Society and Holland Colours posted higher sales and earnings.

Europe Movers: Kingfisher, Pets at Home

May 28, 2025
Inga Muller
Kingfisher reported flat sales in the first quarter, and the UK-based home improvement retailer reiterated its outlook. Pets at Home posted strong results for the fiscal year ending in March.

Europe Movers: Lundberg

May 27, 2025
Inga Muller
Lundberg said net sales in the first quarter increased, but profit and earnings per share declined, and the Swedish investment company reported assets under management increased from a year ago.

British Land, the property management and investment company, reported lower revenue in the latest fiscal year. CTS Eventim, the German ticketing services and live entertainment company, said revenue increased 22% in the first quarter.

Marks & Spencer said earnings in the fiscal year 2025 declined despite a rise in revenue. Currys, the UK-based electronics retailer, said same-store sales jumped 2%, driving the significant growth in free cash flow.

Europe Movers: Diploma, Smiths, Vodafone

May 20, 2025
Inga Muller
Vodafone, the UK-based wireless telecom operator, swung to a loss in the fiscal year 2025. Diploma, the British technical products and services provider, reported strong quarterly results. Smiths, the UK-based engineering company, said revenue edged up by 10.6% and reiterated its outlook.



Ryanair, the Ireland-based discount airline, reported a decline in profit despite a rise in revenue and passenger traffic. Engie, the French energy company, reiterated its annual outlook after strong quarterly results. National Grid, the UK-based electric grid operator, said profit surged 20% and revenue declined 7% in the fiscal year ending in March.

Europe Movers: Aegon, Swiss Re

May 16, 2025
Inga Muller
Aegon said assets under management increased by 3% in the latest quarter. Swiss Re reported lower revenue and raised its dividend.

Siemens reported higher sales in the latest quarter, but failed to meet analyst expectations. Allianz guided flat operating profit for the full fiscal year. Iveco said the latest sales decline was partially offset by higher bus deliveries in South America.

Daimler Truck will pay a dividend despite weak results in the first quarter. Alstom reported a higher number of orders in Europe and the Americas. Experian posted strong quarterly results and issued a positive outlook.

Fraport swung to a loss in the first quarter. Carl Zeiss Meditec’s sales jumped, driven by higher demand for refractive surgery consumables in China. Jenoptik reported weak quarterly results and estimated lower expenditures for the full year.

Rheinmetall posted strong results and estimated double-digit growth in 2025. Amadeus IT and Securitas’ earnings climbed but missed analyst expectations.

Siemens Energy reported strong second-quarter results, and the energy technology company announced a split of its business in India. Heidelberg Materials reported higher revenue in the first quarter.



Audi said vehicle unit sales increased, driven by higher demand for electric vehicle deliveries. Phillips’ net income swung to a profit. MTU Aero Engines reported strong quarterly results.

FMS RACE
Mercedes Benz reported weak quarterly results, and the company retained a cautious outlook. Pearson said sales were slightly higher, mainly supported by its higher education segment. NatWest’s profit surged 36% in the latest quarter.