Publication date: September 3, 2025
Heidelberg Materials AG is one of the world's largest producers of building materials and plays a key role in the international construction and infrastructure sector. The company is best known for its cement, concrete and aggregates, which are used in major construction projects worldwide. In this article, you can read all about Heidelberg Materials shares: their share price, performance, strategy and outlook for 2025. Would you like to receive weekly updates on European stocks? Then subscribe to our newsletter here and stay informed.
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- Year of establishment: 1873
- Year added to the DAX 40: 2010
-Highest price ever: €212.20 August 2025
- Average trading volume: 289,930 thousand shares per day
- Price performance over the past 12 months: +100.82%
Introduction about the company
Heidelberg Materials ' headquarters is located in Heidelberg, Germany. Heidelberg Materials operates worldwide in the production of building materials. The company supplies cement, concrete and aggregates and is represented in more than 50 countries. As one of the largest players in the industry, it benefits from the global demand for infrastructure, housing and sustainable building solutions.
Key figures & performance
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials achieved sales of around €21 billion and net profit of over €2.5 billion. These strong results were supported by higher demand in the construction industry and improved margins thanks to cost savings and price adjustments. The market capitalization is about €36.13 billion, putting the company among the heavier industrial players within the DAX. The share price trend is striking: over the past 12 months, the share price rose by more than 100%, making Heidelberg Materials among the biggest risers within the index.
History & development
Heidelberg Materials was founded in 1873 as a local cement producer in southern Germany. During the 20th century, the company grew into a global player through mergers and acquisitions. An important step was the acquisition of Hanson in 2007, which further strengthened Heidelberg's international position. Inclusion in the DAX followed in 2010, confirming its status as a leading industrial company in Germany. The name change from HeidelbergCement to Heidelberg Materials in 2022 marked a broader focus on sustainable and circular building materials.
Sector & competition
The building materials sector is capital-intensive and highly dependent on economic cycles and infrastructure investments. Heidelberg Materials competes globally with companies such as Holcim, CRH and Cemex. The sector is under pressure from rising energy costs and stricter environmental requirements, but also offers opportunities due to the increasing demand for sustainable building solutions and low-carbon cement production. Heidelberg Materials is therefore focusing heavily on innovation and green technology, such as the development of low-carbon cements and large-scale CO₂ capture projects.
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Influence of Heidelberg Materials on the DAX 40
With a weighting of 1.13% (measured in December 2024) within the DAX-40, Heidelberg Materials occupies a stable medium position in the index. Movements in the price have a noticeable but limited impact on the overall return of the DAX. Especially global construction and infrastructure trends, energy prices and regulations around CO₂ emissions play a major role in the share's valuation. View the composition of the DAX 40 and the weighting of all companies in the DAX 40 here.
Investment analysis & outlook
The Heidelberg Materials share showed an exceptional rise of more than 100% over the past 12 months, making it one of the absolute outliers within the DAX 40. This share price jump was driven by strong quarterly results, a well-filled order book and its focus on sustainable building materials.
The attached chart underscores this picture: where the DAX has risen about 80% since 2020, Heidelberg Materials managed to gain more than 200% over the same period. Especially from 2023 onwards, the stock mounted an impressive rally, far outperforming the index. After reaching a record price of over €212 in August 2025, there has been some correction, but the trend remains clearly positive.
Looking ahead, Heidelberg Materials has a strong strategic position thanks to its investments in low-carbon production and major infrastructure projects worldwide. Although investors should take into account fluctuations due to energy prices and cyclical sensitivity, the stock remains attractive for those betting on growth in the construction sector and sustainable solutions.
News & updates
In 2025, Heidelberg Materials announced the opening of a new plant in Northern Europe, fully equipped with CO₂ capture technology. This is in line with the ambition to operate completely climate-neutral by 2050. In addition, new partnerships were signed with major construction companies to use sustainable cements on a large scale in infrastructure projects. The board also approved a higher dividend, as a sign of confidence in future profit development.
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