Publication date: September 3, 2025
MTU Aero Engines AG is a world leader in the development, production and maintenance of aircraft engines for both civil and military aviation. The company has a strong presence in the aviation industry and is a major player in the supply chain for engines and systems used in commercial aircraft. In this article, read all about MTU Aero Engines stock: share price, performance, business strategy and expectations for 2025. If you like to receive weekly updates on European stocks, subscribe to our newsletter here and stay informed.
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- Year of founding: 1934
- Year added to the DAX 40: 2019
-Highest price ever: €395.80 July 2025
-Average trading volume: about109 thousand shares per day
- Price performance over the past 12 months: +40.80%
Introduction about the company
MTU Aero Engines AG is a leading manufacturer and maintenance partner of aircraft engines. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company develops, manufactures, and services engines for commercial and military aviation, operating worldwide with customers such as Airbus, Boeing, and several air forces. MTU specializes in high-pressure compressors, turbine components and modular maintenance concepts. Through its technological expertise and strategic alliances, MTU is an indispensable player in the global aviation industry.
Key figures & achievements
In 2024, MTU Aero Engines achieved sales of €4.28 billion and a net profit of €564 million. These figures reflect the strong recovery of the aviation industry after the pandemic years. MTU has more than 11,000 employees worldwide and operates from facilities in Europe, North America and Asia. As of July 2025, its market capitalization stood at €20.48 billion, while its share price showed an impressive +40.80% appreciation over the past year.
History & development
MTU Aero Engines was founded in 1934 as part of BMW and developed into an independent aerospace company over the following decades. In 2005, the company went public and in 2019, MTU was included in the DAX 40 index. Over the years, MTU built long-term partnerships with General Electric, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce. The company is involved in developing engines for the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 787 and military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, among others. In recent years, the focus has increasingly shifted toward maintenance and reuse, allowing MTU to benefit from recurring revenue streams from MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul).
Sector & competition
MTU operates in the global aviation industry, competing with engine builders such as Safran, Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney. Whereas these parties supply complete engines, MTU specializes in specific modules and maintenance. This makes the company attractive for risk diversification within complex aviation programs. The industry is characterized by long innovation paths, stringent safety requirements and high capital costs. At the same time, defense orders and the growth of international air traffic create structural demand for reliable engines and efficient maintenance services.
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MTU's influence on the DAX 40
MTU Aero Engines has a weighting of about 1.22% in the DAX 40 index (measured in December 2024). View the composition of the DAX 40 and the weighting of all companies in the DAX 40 here. The share price reacts strongly to developments in the global aviation sector, such as passenger volumes, orders for new aircraft, defense budgets and fuel efficiency. Technological innovations in propulsion and sustainability also impact the share's valuation. Investors mainly monitor the development of the order book, margins in the maintenance segment and the ability to innovate in cleaner propulsion systems.
Investment analysis & outlook
MTU Aero Engines shares showed a solid share price increase of over 52% over the past 12 months, helped by a recovery in the aviation sector and a rebound in global demand for engine maintenance and production. Sales recovered significantly in 2024 and 2025, supported by higher service revenues and improved margins on new engine programs. In the first quarter of 2025, MTU reported revenue growth of 18% and a strong increase in operating profit, which was positively received in the market. At the same time, the company was able to benefit from rising orders within both the civil aviation and defense segments.
The chart below clearly shows how MTU has been on an upward trend since early 2023, after a long period of sideways movements and relative underperformance against the DAX 40. Although the DAX index has risen nearly 80% since 2020, MTU lagged behind it for a long time. Only since mid-2023 has the stock started to catch up with conviction, and from its low point in 2022 it has now managed to recover more than 60%. The share price is now approaching its highest level since the pandemic, indicating that investors are once again showing confidence in the sector's future.
Although MTU continues to contend with fluctuating input costs and geopolitical risks, the recovery in international air traffic and structural maintenance contracts gives the company a stable foundation for further growth. For investors who believe in the long-term potential of aviation technology and reliable cash flows from services, MTU remains an interesting candidate within the DAX 40.
News & updates
In April 2025, MTU announced the expansion of its maintenance capacity with a new plant in Poland focused on sustainable MRO processes with lower carbon emissions. The company also presented its new innovation track for hybrid aircraft propulsion, which is being developed in cooperation with Siemens and Airbus.
In addition, the board proposed a dividend of €3.40 per share - a clear confirmation of confidence in earnings development. MTU also reaffirmed its ambition to operate completely climate-neutral by 2040, investing in green manufacturing, digital simulations and energy-efficient test facilities to that end.
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