Frankfurt's DAX 40 rebounded to close about 1.4% firmer at 24,292 in the last trading session of April, halting an eight-day losing streak and booking a 7.1% monthly gain. Meanwhile, investors monitored geopolitical developments, a range of corporate earnings, economic data and central bank decisions. The ECB kept rates unchanged but left all options open for June and beyond. On the data front, Germany’s Q1 economic performance surprised to the upside, although it remained fragile. Deutsche Post led gains, surging 7.1% after reporting solid first-quarter results. MTU Aero Engines rose 2.8% after better-than-expected Q1 operating profit. Brenntag added 4.0% after UBS raised its price target from €42 to €60 and upgraded its rating to ‘neutral’ from ‘sell’. Volkswagen gained 1.1% and BASF rose 1.0%, with both reaffirming full-year guidance despite weaker first-quarter profits. On the downside, Munich Re (-2.7%) and GEA Group (-1.4%) were the top laggards, both trading ex-dividend.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24292 points on April 30, 2026, gaining 1.41% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.11% and is up 5.22% 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 25584.60 in January of 2026. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 1 of 2026.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24292 points on April 30, 2026, gaining 1.41% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.11% and is up 5.22% 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 23663.61 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 21689.54 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
DE40 24,292.38 337.82 1.41% 7.11% 5.22% Apr/30
DE Mid 30,589.95 579.17 1.93% 8.66% 4.31% Apr/30
EU100 1,799.82 0 0% 3.80% 16.23% Apr/30
DE Small 17,911.06 269.49 1.53% 8.60% 11.08% Apr/30
EU600 611.28 0 0% 2.46% 13.95% May/01
EU50 5,874.36 57.88 1.00% 5.47% 11.36% Apr/30
Euro Stoxx Banks 259.94 -0.22 -0.09% 8.81% 37.36% Apr/30

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
SAP 145.50 -0.38 -0.26% -45.36% 202.24B Apr/30
Siemens 252.55 5.80 2.35% 20.38% 197.72B Apr/30
Deutsche Telekom 27.57 0.25 0.92% -13.08% 194.02B Apr/30
Allianz 389.00 4.10 1.07% 5.14% 158.96B Apr/30
Airbus 174.88 0.26 0.15% 12.85% 156.15B Apr/30
Siemens Energy 180.58 5.32 3.04% 148.73% 152.32B Apr/30
Rheinmetall 1,350.80 12.40 0.93% -14.04% 104.76B Apr/30
Munich RE 510.80 -15.80 -3.00% -11.81% 87.72B Apr/30
Deutsche Post 50.38 3.52 7.51% 31.95% 69.14B Apr/30
Infineon 57.13 1.43 2.57% 90.27% 64.98B Apr/30




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Germany Inflation Rate 2.90 2.70 percent Apr 2026
Germany Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Apr 2026
Germany Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Apr 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. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
24292.38 23954.56 25584.60 936.00 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Germany

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The DAX Index Closes 1.41% Higher
The DAX Index went up by 338 points or 1.41 percent on Thursday to close at 24292 points. The rise was led by Deutsche Post (7.64%), Bayer (4.39%) and Brenntag (3.95%).
2026-04-30
DAX Turns Positive
Frankfurt's DAX 40 rebounded to close about 1.4% firmer at 24,292 in the last trading session of April, halting an eight-day losing streak and booking a 7.1% monthly gain. Meanwhile, investors monitored geopolitical developments, a range of corporate earnings, economic data and central bank decisions. The ECB kept rates unchanged but left all options open for June and beyond. On the data front, Germany’s Q1 economic performance surprised to the upside, although it remained fragile. Deutsche Post led gains, surging 7.1% after reporting solid first-quarter results. MTU Aero Engines rose 2.8% after better-than-expected Q1 operating profit. Brenntag added 4.0% after UBS raised its price target from €42 to €60 and upgraded its rating to ‘neutral’ from ‘sell’. Volkswagen gained 1.1% and BASF rose 1.0%, with both reaffirming full-year guidance despite weaker first-quarter profits. On the downside, Munich Re (-2.7%) and GEA Group (-1.4%) were the top laggards, both trading ex-dividend.
2026-04-30
DAX Extends Losses
Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell 0.7% to below 23,800 on Thursday, the lowest since Mid-April, marking the ninth straight session of losses. Investors digested the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and monitored a raft of corporate earnings and economic data, while awaiting the ECB policy decision later in the day. Oil prices climbed after reports that the US was considering further military action against Iran, fueling concerns over escalating tensions and prolonged supply constraints. Banks, financials, energy-sensitive industrials and consumer cyclicals were the most pressured. Among earnings reporters, BASF fell 0.5% on weaker Q1 profits, while Volkswagen slipped 0.3% following weaker-than-expected first-quarter profit. Porsche AG fell 0.5% after posting a drop in revenue while reaffirming its full-year guidance. Meanwhile, MTU Aero Engines released first-quarter results that exceeded analysts' expectations.
2026-04-30