Europe Movers: Dragerwerk, Pets At Home

Apr 1, 2025
Inga Muller
Dragerwerk raised its dividend after increased profit and earnings per share in 2024. Pets At Home continued with its cost-cutting program, but the retailer expects lower pre-tax profit in the current fiscal year.

Europe Movers: United Internet, Vossloh

Mar 31, 2025
Inga Muller
United Internet reported lower hardware sales, while total sales advanced 2% in 2024. Vossloh, the German rail infrastructure company, held out for higher annual sales driven by significant increases in China, the U.S., and Germany.

H&M's profit slumped amid challenging market conditions. Aroundtown swung to a profit in 2024. CTS Eventim said the increase in revenue was driven by a strong fourth quarter and international acquisitions. Next, they reported strong 2024 results. Wacker Neuson lowered its dividend amid weak market demand for construction equipment.

Porsche said 2024 sales fell following the decline in unit sales. Kingfisher announced a new share buyback program despite weak revenue and earnings results. Smiths Group raised its dividend following the rise in sales and income.

Jenoptik reported increased revenue and raised its dividend for 2024. Tullow Oil’s net income swung to a profit from a loss a year ago, and the energy company holds out to a net debt target of below $1 billion.

Computercenter reported higher revenue in the latest quarter. SThree said same-store sales dropped 8% in 2024. Swatch Group said demand in China will continue to be restrained.

Fraport Group, the parent company of Frankfurt Airport, reported a slight increase in passenger traffic and net revenue per passenger, but traffic was 96% of pre-pandemic year 2019. Trust Pilot completed its stock repurchase program.



BMW reported a sharp decline in revenue and earnings in 2024 amid persistent demand weakness in Asia. Daimler Truck Holdings said the decrease in unit sales negatively impacted its annual results. DeLonghi said revenue and profit jumped in 2024.

Ferragamo offered a cautious outlook amid global headwinds. Brunello Cucinelli reported steady growth in revenue and earnings, and the company reiterated its 2030 targets.

Rheinmetall held out for higher sales for its arms products amid rising demand in Europe. Hugo Boss said higher tariffs could drag down annual sales in the U.S. and China. Deliveroo delivered an annual profit but pushed back its 4% margin goal to 2026.

PUMA SE's weak sales outlook and dividend cut dragged down the stock to the level last seen in 2016. 4imprint Group announced a special dividend, but the company's weak order flow in the current quarter overshadowed the latest results. Legal & General announced it would expand its stock buyback and accelerate its capital return to shareholders.

Henkel AG announced a new stock buyback program. Persimmon, the UK-based home builder, targeted higher new home completions in 2025. Domino's Pizza hiked the dividend despite weak quarterly results. Maisons du Monde reported mixed quarterly results and announced its plans to accelerate its cost-cutting drive.

Clarkson PLC plunged after the freight services provider highlighted market headwinds, soft rates, and tariff and geopolitical uncertainties negatively impacting business in 2025. The UK-based company announced record annual profit in 2024.

Dassault Aviation, the French military aircraft maker, reported strong financial results in 2024. Just Group, the UK-based retirement products company, reported a decline in new business margin and higher development costs.



DHL Group expanded its stock repurchase program. Zalando reported a rise in revenue, earnings, and active users. Informa guided organic revenue growth of 5% in the current year. JCDecaux reported a sharp increase in revenue and earnings in fiscal 2024.

Schaeffler AG, the German bearing and powertrain maker, said net income swung to a loss in 2024, but the company held out for higher free cash flow in 2025. Dassault Systemes reported higher sales and earnings in 2024, and the French design software maker guided higher sales and earnings in 2025.