AU · rank #6 · 2026-07-21
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XETRA · EUR · $3.44B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.570 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.90 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 1 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $67.06 | +20.3% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | -29.19% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.22 |
| Gross margin TTM | +35.4% |
| 52w high | $67.60 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.44B |
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Summary
Salzgitter AG is an integrated German steel producer operating across steel production, trading, and technology, with a significant financial interest in copper and metal producer Aurubis [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
The positive 30-day earnings revisions and 20.3% analyst upside are validated by a strong Q1 2026 profit turnaround, €43 million in P28 cost savings, and an upward revision to full-year management guidance [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
Material risks
- 1High reliance on volatile, non-operating earnings drivers including valuation effects from the exchangeable bond and financial contributions from the Aurubis stake [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, TOP_RISKS].
- 2Cyclical exposure to volatile spot steel pricing and raw material cost swings that could rapidly squeeze steel production margins and offset P28 efficiency gains [COMPETITIVE_POSITION, TOP_RISKS].
AI verdict council
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