1&1 AG Shares Trade Slightly Lower as SDAX Holds Steady
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the 1&1 AG stock slipped 0.21 % during the 24‑hour trading window that concluded at 11:38 AM Central European Time. The share price settled at approximately €23.75 on the main German exchanges. With a market capitalization of €4.2 billion and a current supply of 176.5 million shares, 1&1 remains a significant component of the SDAX index, which closed the previous day largely flat.
Current Market Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Last close | €23.75 |
| Market cap | €4.2 billion |
| Shares outstanding | 176.5 million |
| Volume (24 h) | €234.1 k |
| 200‑day moving average | €23.08 |
| 52‑week high | €27.30 (02 Apr 2026) |
| 52‑week low | €18.62 (07 Jan 2026) |
| Year‑to‑date change | –1.25 % |
The company’s price movement over the past 24 hours has been modest, reflecting the broader stability of the SDAX. The index itself, valued at roughly €90 billion, swung between 17,925 and 18,170 points on the day before, with minor gains and losses that largely canceled each other out. No earnings releases or corporate actions from 1&1 were reported, and the share price remained largely insulated from the broader index fluctuations.
Sector Context and Peer Performance
The performance of 1&1 AG can be better understood by looking at its peers in the German telecommunications and technology landscape. In the past 24 hours, the following companies moved in various directions:
| Company | Ticker | % Change | Current Price | Market Cap | PE Ratio | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Internet | UTDI.DE | +0.42 % | €24.22 | €4.2 bn | 13.16 | – |
| AUTO1 Group | AG1.DE | +3.22 % | €18.48 | €4.1 bn | 46.04 | Short‑sale disclosures by U.S., U.K., and German investors (Bundesanzeiger) |
| OHB SE | OHB.DE | –1.91 % | €202.5 | €4.0 bn | 88.14 | Contract for lunar station component; backlog > €3 bn |
| IONOS Group | IOS.DE | +2.59 % | €35.84 | €4.7 bn | 24.69 | Short‑sale positions disclosed by Millennium International Management LP and Marshall Wace LLP |
| PUMA SE | PUM.DE | –0.24 % | €25.22 | €3.6 bn | – | Short‑sale disclosures from various institutional holders |
The modest decline in 1&1’s price aligns with a broader pattern of stability across the SDAX, where most constituents experienced only small movements. Notably, AUTO1 Group’s notable rise contrasts with the slight dip in 1&1’s shares, suggesting sector‑specific dynamics rather than a systemic shift.
1&1 AG: Business Overview
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Maintal, Germany, 1&1 AG operates as a comprehensive telecommunications provider. Its operations are divided into two main segments:
Access – Encompassing broadband and mobile internet services under a range of brand names such as 1&1, winSIM, and yourfone. The company offers a suite of products including mobile access, landline services, home networking solutions, online storage, telephony, and internet protocol television.
Other – Covering software development, business process management, workflow automation, and maintenance and support services. 1&1 also markets postpaid and prepaid products across the networks of Telefónica and Vodafone and functions as a corporate venture‑capital arm.
In 2021, the company serviced 4.34 million broadband connections and 9.20 million mobile contracts, underscoring its significant footprint in the German market.
Outlook
With the 200‑day moving average hovering slightly below the current price, 1&1’s share value is positioned near a short‑term support level. The absence of major corporate actions or earnings announcements suggests that the market will likely continue to trade in a range defined by the broader SDAX performance. Investors may look to the company’s established brand presence and diversified service offering as anchors for long‑term stability, while remaining attentive to any regulatory or competitive developments that could alter the market landscape.
