Frankfurt's DAX 40 managed to close about 0.3% up at 24,915 on Friday, halting a three-day losing run, mainly supported by defense and aerospace stocks and tech companies. MTU Aero Engines was among the top gainers, rising 4.4%, benefiting from the optimistic outlook from French peer Safran. Hensoldt (2.7%), Rheinmetall (2.1%) and Renk (0.4%) saw increased buying, as traders eyed developments at the Munich Security Conference, which runs until Sunday. Shares in Rheinmetall were also underpinned by news of its automotive divestment and a €200 million NATO contract for 120mm ammunition. SAP (1.5%) and Infineon Technologies (1.4%) rose on easing AI worries. On the flip side, banks led declines, with losses up to 5.2%. Investors trimmed positions in the sector after a soft US inflation report reinforced expectations of further Fed cuts and left open the possibility of renewed easing by the ECB, which could squeeze banks' margins. For the week, the index rose 0.8%.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24951 points on February 16, 2026, gaining 0.15% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.33%, though it remains 10.83% higher than a year ago, 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 February 16 of 2026.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24951 points on February 16, 2026, gaining 0.15% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.33%, though it remains 10.83% higher than a year ago, 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 24546.14 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 22094.52 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
DE40 24,951.10 62.19 0.25% -0.03% 9.44% Feb/16
DE Mid 31,299.04 185.34 0.60% -1.50% 13.16% Feb/13
EU100 1,786.66 -8.07 -0.45% 0.33% 12.09% Feb/13
DE Small 17,840.08 156.67 0.89% -1.33% 20.35% Feb/13
EU600 617.70 -0.82 -0.13% 1.00% 11.82% Feb/13
EU50 5,997.30 -26.06 -0.43% 1.21% 8.65% Feb/16
Euro Stoxx Banks 258.08 -8.59 -3.22% -4.82% 48.84% Feb/13

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
SAP 171.72 2.02 1.19% -38.00% 233.95B Feb/13
Siemens 251.05 -5.95 -2.32% 11.48% 231.38B Feb/13
Airbus 192.42 2.00 1.05% 14.18% 183.66B Feb/13
Allianz 366.90 -0.10 -0.03% 13.87% 169.28B Feb/13
Deutsche Telekom 32.23 0.01 0.03% -4.13% 161.82B Feb/13
Siemens Energy 162.10 0.70 0.43% 163.41% 152.32B Feb/13
Rheinmetall 1,609.50 36.00 2.29% 97.78% 108.39B Feb/13
Munich RE 530.60 -11.20 -2.07% 2.12% 82.43B Feb/13
Deutsche Bank 29.60 -1.23 -3.97% 53.80% 76.35B Feb/13
Mercedes-Benz AG 57.62 0.51 0.89% -6.03% 71.28B Feb/13




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Germany Inflation Rate 2.10 1.80 percent Jan 2026
Germany Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Feb 2026
Germany Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.30 percent Jan 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
24951.10 24914.88 25584.60 936.00 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Germany

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DAX Closes Slightly Higher
Frankfurt's DAX 40 managed to close about 0.3% up at 24,915 on Friday, halting a three-day losing run, mainly supported by defense and aerospace stocks and tech companies. MTU Aero Engines was among the top gainers, rising 4.4%, benefiting from the optimistic outlook from French peer Safran. Hensoldt (2.7%), Rheinmetall (2.1%) and Renk (0.4%) saw increased buying, as traders eyed developments at the Munich Security Conference, which runs until Sunday. Shares in Rheinmetall were also underpinned by news of its automotive divestment and a €200 million NATO contract for 120mm ammunition. SAP (1.5%) and Infineon Technologies (1.4%) rose on easing AI worries. On the flip side, banks led declines, with losses up to 5.2%. Investors trimmed positions in the sector after a soft US inflation report reinforced expectations of further Fed cuts and left open the possibility of renewed easing by the ECB, which could squeeze banks' margins. For the week, the index rose 0.8%.
2026-02-13
The DAX Index Closes 0.24% Higher
The DAX Index gained 61 points or 0.24 percent on Friday to close at 24913 points. Gains were led by Deutsche Boerse (5.23%), MTU Aero Engines AG (4.06%) and Gea Group (2.70%). Biggest losers were Commerzbank (-5.34%), RWE (-4.21%) and Deutsche Bank (-4.02%).
2026-02-13
DAX Stays on Guard
The DAX 40 stayed subdued on Friday afternoon, fluctuating just above parity at around 24,850, as a cautious sentiment prevailed despite a benign US inflation report that reinforced expectations of Fed rate cuts this year. Lingering concerns over the potential impact of AI on business models continued to worry global inventors. Among stocks, RWE was the worst performer, after Bernstein downgraded its rating to "market-perform" from "outperform," citing concerns about valuation after a significant rally that saw shares rise approximately 57% by 2025 and more than 15% by early 2026. On the opposite side, defense and aerospace stocks such MTU Aero Engines and Rheinmetall gained traction. MTU Aero Engines was among the top gainers, rising 4.6%, benefiting from the optimistic outlook from French peer Safran. Rheinmetall rose 2.8% on news of its automotive divestment and a €200 million NATO contract for 120mm ammunition.
2026-02-13