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Publication date: June 24, 2025
Deutsche Börse AG is one of Europe's largest stock exchange organizations and the owner of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Xetra, among others. As an infrastructure player within the financial markets, the company offers stability and growth potential. In this article, you can read all about Deutsche Börse shares: share price, financial performance, strategy, and expectations for 2025. Would you like to receive weekly updates on European stocks? Then subscribe to our newsletter here and stay informed.
- Year of founding: 1993
- Year added to the DAX 40: 2002
-Highest price ever: €294.30 in May 2025
- Average trading volume: about 348,000 shares per day
- Share price performance over the past 12 months: + 42.78%
Introduction about the company
Deutsche Börse AG has been operating and based in Frankfurt am Main since 1993. The company is one of the leading operators of financial markets and infrastructures in Europe. Among others, it operates trading platforms such as Xetra, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Eurex, Clearstream, and the STOXX index family. Deutsche Börse offers a wide range of services such as equity and derivatives trading, clearing, settlement, and market data. In doing so, it plays an essential role in the operation of capital markets worldwide.
Key figures & performance
In 2024, Deutsche Börse achieved revenues of €7.02 billion, up from €6.09 billion in 2023. This growth was driven in part by successful acquisitions and strong operational performance. The company has more than 15,000 employees and processes an average daily trading volume of 9.58 billion euros on Xetra. With a market capitalization of approximately 51 billion euros (June 2025) and a share price increase of approximately 43 percent over the past 12 months, the stock remains attractive to long-term investors.
History & development
Deutsche Börse grew out of the Frankfurt Wertpapierbörse and, in a short time, became a major player in the European financial sector. Since its inclusion in the DAX in 2002, the company has symbolized the stability and strategic value of German financial markets. In the years that followed, Deutsche Börse strengthened its position with targeted acquisitions, including Clearstream, 360T, and SimCorp. During the 2008 financial crisis, the company managed to hold its own through its infrastructure-focused model. With the expansion of the DAX to 40 companies by 2021, it remained a fixture. Today, the focus is on international expansion, digitalization and the further expansion of data-driven solutions.
Sector & competition
Deutsche Börse operates in the international financial infrastructure sector and competes with large market organizations such as Euronext, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). While some competitors focus mainly on securities listing or derivatives, Deutsche Börse stands out for its integrated offering of trading, clearing, settlement and market data services. The company is investing heavily in digitalization, cloud infrastructure and data analytics platforms to improve the efficiency of capital markets and better serve clients worldwide.
Influence of Deutsche Börse on the DAX 40
Deutsche Börse has a weighting of 2.98% in the DAX 40 index (measured in December 2024). View the composition of the DAX 40 and the weighting of all companies in the index here. Deutsche Börse's share price is influenced by factors such as trading volumes on Xetra and Eurex, interest rate developments, and demand for financial infrastructure and data services. In addition, technological investments, the integration of acquisitions such as SimCorp and international regulations surrounding financial markets play an important role. Deutsche Börse's ability to offer stable and scalable solutions in a rapidly digitizing market contributes strongly to its position within the index.
Investment analysis & outlook
Deutsche Börse showed a stable performance in 2024, helped by continued growth in demand for financial infrastructure, trading platforms and market data services. Earnings growth was supported by higher trading volumes on Xetra and Eurex, as well as increasing revenues from the data division (Qontigo). The acquisition of SimCorp, completed in 2023, also began to contribute positively in 2024 to both revenue and the offering of integrated software solutions for institutional investors.
For 2025, the company foresees moderate growth, with room for further scaling through digitalization and internationalization of its services. At the same time, management remains vigilant to risks such as stricter regulations, geopolitical uncertainties and a possible downturn in market activity. Nevertheless, Deutsche Börse considers itself well-positioned to benefit from structural trends such as automation, ESG reporting and the increasing global need for transparent, secure capital markets. For investors, the stock counts as a relatively defensive position within the technology-driven financial sector.
Comparing Deutsche Börse's share price performance with that of the DAX 40 index, we see that both show a very similar pattern. The chart below clearly shows that the stock largely moves with the broader market. However, it is noticeable that Deutsche Börsehas lagged slightly behind the index as a whole during this period.
News & updates
In April 2025, Deutsche Börse announced that it would continue to scale up its investments in technology and digital infrastructure. The company announced a multi-year plan to invest over €2.5 billion in cloud-based trading systems, cybersecurity and data analytics platforms for institutional investors by 2027.
It also confirmed that the integration of SimCorp, which was acquired in 2023, is largely complete. This acquisition strengthens Deutsche Börse's position in the investment software and portfolio management market. Management proposed paying a dividend of €3.60 per share, a sign of financial stability and confidence in future growth. With its focus on technology, scale and sustainability, Deutsche Börse remains a stable and strategically important player within the European capital markets.
Disclaimer: Investing involves risks. Our analysts are not financial advisors. Always consult an advisor when making financial decisions. The information and tips provided on this website are based on our analysts' own insights and experiences. They are therefore for educational purposes only.
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