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StocksMedium•13 November 2026•
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German DAX Earnings Rise 4.6% Despite Automotive Sector Slump

Key Facts

1The 40 DAX index companies reported combined EBIT of approximately €37.7 billion, a 4.6% increase year-over-year.
2Combined revenue grew 4.5% to €460.5 billion, driven by double-digit growth in energy and defense firms.
3Major carmakers including Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz experienced sharp sales declines during the period.

The 40 DAX index companies reported combined EBIT of approximately €37.7 billion, representing a 4.6% increase year-over-year. Yahoo Finance reported that combined revenue grew 4.5% to €460.5 billion, supported by double-digit growth in energy and defense firms. Conversely, major carmakers including Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz experienced sharp sales declines during the period.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG closed at $11.19 on November 12, 2026, while Volkswagen AG closed at $7.36 on the same date. This divergence in corporate performance follows economic data showing German exports grew by 2% in September 2026, though the balance of trade reached €15.6 billion, falling short of the €19.2 billion forecast.

Market participants are looking ahead to the release of German Economic Sentiment data on November 17, 2026, with forecasts positioned at 15.9. The ZEW Economic Sentiment Index for the Eurozone is also scheduled for release on the same day, which may provide further clarity on the industrial outlook for Europe's largest economy.

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