Continental (CON) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What CON does

Continental (CON) is a stock listed on the Xetra market in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry. The company manufactures tires and develops and produces solutions for automotive manufacturers, industrial, and end customers worldwide. It provides tires for cars, trucks, buses, two-wheel, and specialist vehicles, as well as digital tire monitoring and management systems, and also engages in the retail of tires. Beyond tires, Continental develops solutions for industrial applications made from rubber, metal, and textiles, including hoses, conveyor belts, air springs, and drive belts, as well as surface materials for energy, mining, agriculture, construction, and automotive sectors. The company, formerly known as Continental-Caoutchouc- und Gutta-Percha Compagnie, was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. It is part of the DAX index, alongside peers such as BMW (BMW), Volkswagen Group (VOW3), and Mercedes-Benz Group (MBG).

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 69 EUR reflects the latest trading value of one share on Xetra.
• The price change today of -0.26% shows the intraday percentage movement relative to the previous close.
• The market capitalization of 13.8 mld. EUR represents the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The forward P/E ratio of 10.7 divides the current price by expected future earnings, offering a sense of how the market prices anticipated growth.
• The dividend yield of 3.91% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date of 4 mai 2026 is the cutoff date; buyers on or after this date are not entitled to the next dividend.
• The beta of 1.32 suggests the stock tends to move about 32% more than the overall market in either direction.
• The 52-week range of 53,1 – 77,5 shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year, with the current price near the upper end.

What to watch

Investors tracking Continental typically monitor factors that affect cyclical and industrial stocks. Revenue growth, here at -11.3% year over year, can signal shifts in demand across automotive and industrial end markets. Operating margin of 14.3% and the profit margin of -1.4% offer a view of cost control and bottom-line profitability. The debt-to-equity ratio of 156.7% highlights the level of leverage relative to shareholder equity, which is relevant for capital-intensive manufacturers. The upcoming earnings release on 4 nov. 2026 will provide updated figures on these metrics. As a component of the DAX, CON can also be influenced by broader European market sentiment and sector rotation among peers like Adidas (ADS) and Zalando (ZAL).