AU · rank #2 · 2026-07-27
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XETRA · EUR · $3.40B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.479 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.90 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 1 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $67.06 | +21.8% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | -7.94% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.22 |
| Gross margin TTM | +35.4% |
| 52w high | $67.60 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.40B |
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Summary
Salzgitter AG is a German steel manufacturer undergoing a state-backed transition to low-carbon steel production through its €1.3 billion SALCOS program [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
A strong Q1 2026 earnings turnaround and upgraded full-year profit guidance have triggered 100% analyst revision agreement and a 21.8% projected target price upside [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
Material risks
- 1High exposure to cyclical European steel demand and price volatility, combined with a lack of long-duration contracted backlogs that limits structural revenue visibility [BUSINESS_STATUS, COMPETITIVE_POSITION].
- 2High dependency of overall group profitability on the equity investment contribution from Aurubis rather than core steel-making operations [COMPETITIVE_POSITION].
AI verdict council
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