Bayer AG – Market Performance and Context
Trading Summary
- Close: 08:19 AM CET on 21 Oct 2026
- Price: €43.48 per share
- Change: –2.38 % in 24‑hour period
- Volume: €80.4 million traded
- Shares Outstanding: 982.1 million
- Market Capitalisation: €42.8 bn
- 12‑Month Trend: –11.48 % since the end of September 2026
- 200‑Day Simple Moving Average: €43.37
- 52‑Week High: €53.92 (07 Mar 2026)
- 52‑Week Low: €25.78 (11 Jul 2025)
Sector Context Bayer’s decline follows a modest fall in the Euro STOXX 50 index. The broader European market experienced softness due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. The company’s focus on its pharmaceutical and consumer‑health divisions was noted, but no significant corporate announcements were made during the period.
Comparative 24‑Hour Performance of Related Stocks
| Ticker | Current Price | % Change | Market Cap | P/E | Notable Recent Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWE.DE | €56.96 | –3.15 % | €41.2 bn | 12.83 | Share‑buyback under employee programme (Oct 2026) |
| BMW.DE | €57.64 | –0.28 % | €33.8 bn | 5.35 | Net short‑selling positions reported in the federal gazette (Jul–Aug 2026) |
| P911.DE | €42.74 | –0.43 % | €38.4 bn | 44.53 | Shift to luxury models, “Sport‑Car‑Foundry 35” programme, ongoing restructuring |
| RHM.DE | €1,054 | –2.79 % | €49.3 bn | 40.44 | Net short positions disclosed in the Bundesanzeiger (varied exposure up to ~1 %) |
| SHL.DE | €41.44 | –1.01 % | €46.4 bn | 20.08 | Upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report (expected EPS rise, modest revenue growth) |
Company Overview – Bayer AG
Bayer AG is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany and operates in the health‑care and life‑sciences sectors. The company’s product portfolio includes:
- Pharmaceuticals: aspirin, antibiotics, anti‑infectives, cardiovascular drugs, oncology agents, CNS drugs, over‑the‑counter medicines, diagnostics.
- Agricultural: crop protection products, animal health products.
- Materials: plastics, polyurethanes.
Bayer is listed on Xetra under the ticker BAYN.DE. Further information is available on the company’s website: www.bayer.com .
