Zalando SE – Recent Share‑Price Movements and Insider Activities

The shares of Zalando SE (Xetra: ZAL) gained 4.7 % on 18 September 2025, lifting the stock to its highest level since late July. The advance helped the company close the first quarter of 2025 with a year‑to‑date decline of 16.5 %. The rally was driven primarily by a significant purchase of shares by the company’s largest individual shareholder, Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, and a series of insider transactions that followed.

Shareholder Purchase by Anders Holch Povlsen

  • Transaction Details: Povlsen, the CEO of Bestseller and a member of Zalando’s board, bought more than €9.7 million worth of shares in the company.
  • Ownership Impact: The purchase increased Povlsen’s stake to over 10 % of the outstanding shares, solidifying his status as the single largest shareholder.
  • Market Reaction: The announcement triggered a 5.6 % rise in the share price, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s governance and strategic direction.

Insider Trading Activity

On 12 September 2025 a series of insider trades were reported under the entity Aktieselskabet af 1.2.2017, a closely held company with ties to Zalando’s management. The trades were disclosed on 17 September 2025.

  • Volume of Shares Traded: 205,865 shares were purchased at €25.23 per share, amounting to a transaction value of approximately €5.19 million.
  • Position Adjustments: The insider added 2,637 shares to the portfolio and increased holdings by 886 shares, indicating a cumulative net purchase.
  • Regulatory Filing: The transaction was reported to BaFin in accordance with German securities regulations.

Stock Performance Context

  • Current Close Price: €25.85 (as of 16 September 2025).
  • 52‑Week Range: €22.52 (low) – €39.90 (high).
  • Market Capitalisation: €6.83 billion.
  • Price‑to‑Earnings Ratio: 24.67.

The combination of a substantial share purchase by a major shareholder and active insider buying contributed to a notable uptick in Zalando’s share price. Market participants have interpreted these moves as positive signals regarding the company’s strategic outlook and management confidence.