Hornbach Holding AG & Co KGaA – 1H 2025 Results and Market Impact

Hornbach Holding AG & Co KGaA, the specialty‑retail chain that supplies building materials and garden products across Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic, reported its first‑half 2025 earnings on 26 September. The company’s shares closed at €103.20, up 2.18 % from the previous close. This gain positioned Hornbach among the strongest performers in the SDAX on that trading day.

First‑Half Financial Highlights

All figures are rounded to the nearest million euros.

The company noted a steady improvement in gross margin, attributed to better cost management and a shift toward higher‑margin product categories. Store traffic remained robust, with a 3 % increase in average sales per square meter compared to the same period last year.

Market Context

On 26 September 2025 the SDAX closed at 16 754.48 points, down 0.28 % on the day. The index’s market capitalization totaled €85.44 billion. Despite the overall index decline, Hornbach’s share price rose, reflecting investor confidence in the retailer’s performance. The stock’s price‑earnings ratio of 10.88 remains below the sector average, suggesting a valuation advantage relative to peers.

Trading Activity

• Opening level: 16 834.51 points (+0.193 %)
• High: 16 879.83 points
• Low: 16 722.89 points
• Close: 16 754.48 points

Hornbach’s 2.18 % price increase made it the fourth top‑gaining share in the SDAX that day, following KWS Saate SE (+5.34 %), Salzgitter (+5.22 %) and thyssenkrupp Nucera (+3.30 %).

Outlook

The management reiterated its guidance for full‑year 2025, projecting revenue growth of 5–7 % and maintaining a stable operating margin. Hornbach plans to continue expanding its e‑commerce platform and to enhance its private‑label offering to drive profitability.

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