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AU · rank #20 · 2026-10-26

EVD

XETRA · EUR · $6.77B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.009
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.00
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
1
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $83.20
+32.1%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+6.90%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.20
Gross margin TTM+25.9%
52w high$84.18
Market cap (USD)$6.77B

The AI research card

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Summary

CTS Eventim is Europe's leading ticketing and live entertainment provider, marketing over 300 million tickets annually alongside venue operations and global concert tour management.

Rationale

The 32% analyst upside signal is supported by strong H1 2026 EPS growth of 34.2%, reaffirmed full-year guidance, exclusive contract wins like the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, and activist catalysts ahead of its November Capital Markets Day.

Material risks

  • 1Ticketing profitability could face continued margin drag if Operational Excellence program costs extend past 2026 without delivering promised 2027 efficiency gains.
  • 2Governance friction and high voting concentration under CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg may impede activist-driven capital allocation initiatives such as share buybacks and expanded disclosures.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed