MLP raises 2026 operating profit outlook. MLP stock gains 2.82 percent

Published on 10/02/2026 at 12:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

MLP expects third-quarter 2026 operating profit above EUR 18.30 million. MLP stock costs EUR 10.20 on October 2, 2026 after EUR 9.92, plus 2.82 percent.

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MLP SE (ISIN DE0006569908) raised its full-year 2026 operating profit forecast from EUR 100 million to EUR 110 million to EUR 120 million on October 2, 2026, according to Placera. MLP stock was trading at EUR 10.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 12:41 p.m. CEST, plus 2.82 percent versus the EUR 9.92 prior close on October 1, 2026.

Forecast range moves up EUR 10 million

The revised forecast lifts both ends of MLP's 2026 operating profit range by EUR 10 million. The former range was EUR 100 million to EUR 110 million, while the new range is EUR 110 million to EUR 120 million, giving investors a clearer measure of the change in earnings expectations.

Investing.com reported on October 2, 2026 that MLP expects third-quarter operating profit above the EUR 18.30 million reported for the third quarter of 2025. The full third-quarter and first-nine-month figures are scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Performance fees drive the upgrade

MLP said the third-quarter 2026 revenue effect from performance-based compensation reached EUR 21.00 million, compared with EUR 2.80 million in the same period of 2025, according to Placera. The company attributed the stronger outlook to higher performance-based compensation, increased assets under management and recent interest rate increases.

Berenberg keeps EUR 13 target

Berenberg maintained its Buy rating and EUR 13.00 price target for MLP on September 24, 2026, as reported by FinanzNachrichten. Against the Lang & Schwarz price of EUR 10.20, that target is 21.54 percent above the price, using the same euro currency.

MLP stock trades above prior close

At EUR 10.20, the Lang & Schwarz quote stood EUR 0.28 above the October 1, 2026 prior close of EUR 9.92. The finance quote showed a market capitalization of EUR 1.1 billion and a 52-week range of EUR 5.85 to EUR 10.44 as of October 2, 2026.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of MLP stock.