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AU · rank #6 · 2026-10-20

EVD

XETRA · EUR · $6.68B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.5strength 2.5 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.710
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.01
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
1
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $84.32
+35.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+13.31%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.38
Gross margin TTM+25.9%
52w high$84.18
Market cap (USD)$6.68B

The AI research card

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Summary

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA operates integrated live-entertainment promoter networks and ticketing platforms across Europe, holding a dominant ~75% usage share in German online ticketing.

Rationale

The ~35.8% analyst upside model signal is reinforced by strong H1 2026 revenue growth (+16.9% to EUR 1.513 billion), 34.2% EPS growth to EUR 1.25, and positive multi-month EPS revisions following management's reaffirmed full-year outlook.

Material risks

  • 1Operational execution risk and margin drag surrounding the ramp-up of the new 16,000-capacity Unipol Dome arena in Milan, compounded by the abrupt departure of CFO Dr. William Willms in September 2026.
  • 2Competition from Live Nation/Ticketmaster or AXS winning exclusive European promoter and venue contracts, stripping Eventim of primary ticket inventory distribution rights.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed