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AU · rank #5 · 2026-10-20

SIX2

XETRA · EUR · $3.77B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.6strength 2.6 / 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.
0.723
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.02
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
2
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $94.33
+31.6%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+1.21%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.83
Gross margin TTM+63.6%
52w high$76.80
Market cap (USD)$3.77B

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Summary

Sixt SE provides vehicle rental, ride-hailing, car-sharing, and subscription mobility services through a global network of 2,313 branches across Europe and North America.

Rationale

The 31.6% analyst upside signal and 100% 30-day EPS revision agreement are validated by 11.3% currency-adjusted H1 2026 growth, a 20th consecutive record quarter, and confirmed full-year EBT guidance.

Material risks

  • 1Vehicle residual-value deterioration could trigger higher fleet depreciation charges against Sixt's EUR 5.92 billion rental-vehicle asset base and impair earnings.
  • 2Fleet expense inflation rising faster than rental pricing—evidenced by H1 fleet costs jumping 18.1% to EUR 563.7 million—strains operational cash flow alongside EUR 4.50 billion in total financial liabilities.

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