The DAX 40 advanced more than 1% to above 25,100 on Friday, rebounding from a near one-month low as investors welcomed strong corporate earnings and better-than-expected PMI data. Sentiment also improved late in the European session after oil prices retreated on reports that Pakistan was seeking to revive US-Iran peace talks. Meanwhile, markets continued to assess the impact of new US tariffs imposed on imports from 60 trading partners, including the European Union. The latest S&P Global survey showed Eurozone business activity returned to growth in July, exceeding expectations, with Germany leading the recovery. SAP surged 10% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue, driven by solid cloud backlog growth and robust demand for its AI platform, while Atoss Software gained almost 10% on strong cloud-related results. In contrast, Adidas fell 1.5%, and Volkswagen dropped 2.4% after weaker earnings and a lower revenue outlook. For the week, the German index rose 1.1%.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 25099 points on July 24, 2026, gaining 1.36% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.42% and is up 3.64% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Historically, the Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) reached an all time high of 25927.60 in July of 2026. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on July 25 of 2026.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 25099 points on July 24, 2026, gaining 1.36% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.42% and is up 3.64% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. The Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) is expected to trade at 24279.73 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 22256.01 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
DE40 25,099.00 335.88 1.36% 0.42% 3.64% Jul/24
DE Mid 31,894.41 291.06 0.92% -0.24% 1.30% Jul/24
EU100 1,921.32 10.23 0.54% 1.26% 20.74% Jul/24
DE Small 18,229.28 130.66 0.72% 2.10% 2.24% Jul/24
EU600 644.52 5.25 0.82% 0.67% 17.20% Jul/24
EU50 6,286.60 76.43 1.23% 0.30% 17.46% Jul/24
Euro Stoxx Banks 303.13 6.28 2.11% 3.32% 43.18% Jul/24

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Siemens 272.25 4.05 1.51% 19.78% 254.42B Jul/24
SAP 140.20 11.88 9.26% -42.78% 179.58B Jul/24
Allianz 427.10 2.70 0.64% 25.07% 170.84B Jul/24
Deutsche Telekom 26.39 0.26 1.00% -16.70% 166.61B Jul/24
Airbus 206.05 1.55 0.76% 14.35% 163.48B Jul/24
Siemens Energy 151.34 0.88 0.58% 56.25% 156.42B Jul/24
Infineon 64.41 -1.08 -1.65% 86.70% 94.01B Jul/24
Rheinmetall 1,035.80 17.60 1.73% -40.26% 76.52B Jul/24
Munich RE 509.00 2.80 0.55% -11.29% 74.19B Jul/24
Deutsche Post 57.04 0.70 1.24% 39.84% 69.14B Jul/24




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Germany Inflation Rate 2.30 2.60 percent Jun 2026
Germany Interest Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Jul 2026
Germany Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.30 percent Jun 2026

Germany Stock Market Index (DE40)
The DE40 tracks the performance of 40 selected German blue chip stocks traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which represent around 80 percent of the market capitalization listed in Germany. The Index is free floating and has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1987. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Users seeking official real-time or settlement data should obtain it directly from the relevant exchanges or authorized market data providers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
25099.00 24763.12 25927.60 936.00 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Germany

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The DAX Index Closes 1.36% Higher
The DAX Index went up by 336 points or 1.36 percent on Friday to close at 25099 points. The rise was led by SAP (10.07%), Siemens Healthineers (2.81%) and Fresenius (2.22%).
2026-07-24
DAX 40 Rebounds on Friday
The DAX 40 advanced more than 1% to above 25,100 on Friday, rebounding from a near one-month low as investors welcomed strong corporate earnings and better-than-expected PMI data. Sentiment also improved late in the European session after oil prices retreated on reports that Pakistan was seeking to revive US-Iran peace talks. Meanwhile, markets continued to assess the impact of new US tariffs imposed on imports from 60 trading partners, including the European Union. The latest S&P Global survey showed Eurozone business activity returned to growth in July, exceeding expectations, with Germany leading the recovery. SAP surged 10% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue, driven by solid cloud backlog growth and robust demand for its AI platform, while Atoss Software gained almost 10% on strong cloud-related results. In contrast, Adidas fell 1.5%, and Volkswagen dropped 2.4% after weaker earnings and a lower revenue outlook. For the week, the German index rose 1.1%.
2026-07-24
DAX Rebounds as SAP Surges
Frankfurt's DAX 40 rose 0.6% to around 24,900 on Friday, rebounding from a near one-month low as investors digested strong corporate earnings and upbeat PMI data despite escalating Middle East tensions and fresh US tariffs. SAP surged 6% after reporting better-than-expected quarterly revenue, supported by robust cloud backlog growth and strong demand for its AI platform, while Atoss Software gained 5% on solid cloud-driven earnings. In contrast, Adidas fell 3% after disappointing investors ahead of next week's earnings release. Automakers underperformed, with Volkswagen slipping 1% after reporting weaker second-quarter earnings and lowering its revenue outlook. Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz also traded lower. Meanwhile, Brent crude remained near $100 per barrel as the US continued its military campaign against Iran and the Strait of Hormuz stayed closed, while the US also imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, including the EU.
2026-07-24