Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials AG (ticker: HEI.DE) recorded a modest increase of 0.24 % during the 24‑hour period ending at 07:41 AM Central Europe on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. At the close of that session, one share was priced at EUR 145.3 on the Xetra exchange.
Market Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares outstanding | 175.6 million |
| Market capitalization | EUR 25.2 billion |
| Volume traded in last 24 h | EUR 39.7 million |
| Current price | EUR 145.3 |
| 200‑day simple moving average | EUR 178.86 |
| 52‑week high | EUR 241.8 (26 January 2026) |
| 52‑week low | EUR 137.2 (1 October 2026) |
The stock has moved +0.28 % since the close of the previous month.
Regulatory Filings
Several filings in the Bundesanzeiger have disclosed short‑selling positions held by Marshall Wace LLP. The notices, published in October 2026, indicate that the firm maintains short positions amounting to roughly 0.5 % of Heidelberg Materials’ issued share capital. The disclosures are routine updates required by German market‑regulation rules and contain no additional corporate actions or commentary.
Recent Performance of Peer Stocks
| Stock | Daily movement | Current price (EUR) | Market cap (EUR bn) | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henkel & (HEN.DE) | –0.56 % | 71.85 | 28.7 | 14.97 |
| Hochtief (HOT.DE) | +0.38 % | 370.8 | 27.8 | 31.34 |
| MTU Aero Engines (MTXN.F) | –1.19 % | 347.4 | 18.6 | 20.04 |
| Adidas (ADS.DE) | –0.38 % | 158.1 | 27.2 | 20.09 |
| Beiersdorf (BEI.DE) | –0.02 % | 82.14 | 17.7 | 18.93 |
Hochtief’s shares have recently shown signs of stabilisation after a prolonged decline, while MTU Aero Engines has also reported short‑selling activity in the Bundesanzeiger. Adidas AG announced a stronger third‑quarter performance and an upward revision of its 2026 operating‑profit outlook.
Company Profile
Heidelberg Materials AG, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, specialises in the production and marketing of building materials. Its product portfolio includes cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete, and it serves customers worldwide. The company is listed on the Xetra stock exchange. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.heidelbergmaterials.com .

