Beiersdorf stock holds steady as valuation and Q2 sales meet
Published on 08/18/2026 at 09:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Beiersdorf stock (DE0005200000) is trading with a market value of EUR 17.08 billion and a last close of EUR 75.98 on August 17, 2026, while the share price sat at EUR 76.24 in the latest quote snapshot. That leaves the German consumer staples group in the mid-70s after a year-to-date decline of 18.65 percent.
Recent reporting still points to solid operating scale: Q2 2026 revenue was EUR 4.95 billion, net income was EUR 551 million, and EBITDA reached EUR 860 million. The same source shows Q2 2026 revenue down 4.3 percent year over year and EBITDA down 17.6 percent, so the market is balancing a softer quarter against a still-large earnings base.
Valuation stays in view
The latest stock snapshot puts Beiersdorf at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.24 and a dividend yield of 1.28 percent, while the 52-week range runs from EUR 67.08 to EUR 110.15. That mix matters because the shares have already moved 25.36 percent lower over 1 year, even though the company still generated EUR 1.54 billion in trailing twelve-month net income.
For investors, the comparison is straightforward: a mid-20s billion-euro business has a premium consumer brand profile, but the share price is still well below the upper end of its 52-week band. The Q2 2026 revenue decline of 4.3 percent versus the prior year gives the current valuation debate a concrete operating backdrop.
What the quarter says
Q2 2026 gross profit came to EUR 2.89 billion, while operating cash flow was EUR 391 million and free cash flow was EUR 211 million. Those numbers show that Beiersdorf remains cash-generative even as some profit lines softened year over year.
The company also reported total debt of EUR 308 million and cash of EUR 2.72 billion in Q2 2026, which leaves the balance sheet net cash positive on a simple cash-and-debt basis. That structure gives management room to support brands, spend on marketing, and absorb swings in consumer demand.
Nivea still matters
Nivea remains the core consumer brand behind Beiersdorf's scale, spanning skin care, body care, and sun care products. In practical terms, the brand is the reason the group can combine a global shelf presence with a large recurring revenue base.
The latest figures show why that matters: EUR 4.95 billion in quarterly revenue, EUR 551 million in net income, and EUR 17.08 billion in market value make the brand engine visible in the financials.
Price and market view
Beiersdorf stock finished the latest session at EUR 75.98, with the latest quote snapshot at EUR 76.24 and a 52-week range of EUR 67.08 to EUR 110.15. The combination of an 18.65 percent year-to-date decline and EUR 17.08 billion in market value keeps the shares in a clearly defined valuation band.
That setup leaves the next move tied to whether the company can turn its EUR 4.95 billion Q2 revenue base and EUR 860 million of EBITDA into a stronger second half of 2026.
Fact box
Company: Beiersdorf AG
ISIN: DE0005200000
Ticker: BEI
Exchange: Xetra
Price (as of August 17, 2026, 10:41 a.m. CET): EUR 77.18
Market cap: EUR 17.08 billion (as of August 17, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Personal Products
Index membership: DAX 40
Next earnings date: October 27, 2026
