Commerzbank Stock - Weekly review as UniCredit lifts stake to 42.5%

Edited by ad hoc news Long-Term & Business-Model Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/20/2026, 13:02 CET. Details in the imprint.

Commerzbank (DE000CBK1001) remains at the center of European banking headlines after UniCredit disclosed that it has lifted its stake to 42.5% following the first offer period. The Italian lender detailed the higher holding in a statement cited by the Wall Street Journal, extending the takeover battle into the coming weeks.

What UniCredit now holds

According to UniCredit’s latest update, the Italian bank secured acceptances for an additional 12.51% of Commerzbank shares in the initial offer period, on top of its pre-existing direct and derivative exposure.

Combined with a 26.77% direct stake and 3.22% via financial contracts, UniCredit now controls 42.5% of Commerzbank’s share capital, strengthening its hand in the contested takeover attempt and increasing pressure on remaining shareholders.

Weekly review and sector backdrop

Commerzbank shares recently traded around EUR 38, only slightly below their 52-week high near EUR 38.85, after gaining close to 39% over the past twelve months, as sector earnings and M&A expectations supported valuations.

An overview on Finanznachrichten shows Xetra quotes fluctuating just above EUR 38 this week, keeping Commerzbank among the stronger performers in Germany’s financials segment on the back of higher interest income and takeover speculation.

How the bank earns its money

Commerzbank generates the bulk of its income from classic commercial banking in Germany and selected foreign markets, including retail banking for private and small-business clients, corporate banking for Mittelstand companies, and trade finance and capital markets services.

Where the stock trades today

The shares of Commerzbank (DE000CBK1001) trade on Xetra at EUR 38.37 as of 06/20/2026, 13:02 CET.

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