Q Beyond AG – Corporate Update and Market Performance
Stock Performance (as of 09:26 PM Central Europe, Friday 23 Nov 2026)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Current price | €2.78 |
| 24‑hour change | -9.36 % |
| Trading volume (last 24 h) | €322.9 k |
| Shares outstanding | 24.9 million |
| Market capitalization | €84 million |
| 52‑week high | €4.45 (28 Oct 2025) |
| 52‑week low | €3.04 (21 Oct 2026) |
| 200‑day SMA | €3.62 |
The share price fell nearly 10 % in the 24‑hour period ending at 09:26 PM Central Europe on Friday 23 Nov 2026. The current trading volume is €322.9 k. The 200‑day simple moving average sits at €3.62.
Revised Outlook and Q3 Results
Q Beyond AG released provisional results for the third quarter and issued a revised outlook for 2026 and 2027:
- Sales remain broadly in line with market expectations.
- EBITDA has weakened further, primarily due to higher than expected license and artificial‑intelligence costs, and ongoing transformation expenses.
- The company forecasts a decline in both revenue and profitability for 2026, with negative EBITDA projected.
- A recovery is anticipated in 2027 as cost‑saving measures take effect.
- Management expects operating‑expense reductions of about €7 million in 2027, largely from workforce optimisation and process automation.
Analysts maintain a purchase recommendation but have lowered the target price to reflect the more modest 2026 outlook. Long‑term prospects remain supported by increased order intake and planned efficiency gains.
Related Stock Movements (24‑hour)
| Stock | 24‑hour change | Current price | Market cap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearvise (ABO.DE) | +0.43 % | €1.19 | €95.8 million | |
| Leifheit (LEI.DE) | +0.2 % | €9.48 | €98.6 million | |
| Merkur Privatbank (MBK.DE) | +0.85 % | €11.7 | €99.8 million | |
| Quantum Cyber (4TO.F) | 0 % | €8 | €89 million | |
| Cenit (CSH.DE) | -2.22 % | €8.62 | €96 million |
Leifheit and Merkur Privatbank have also issued revised outlooks for 2026, noting modest declines in sales and negative operating profit, respectively. Both companies are pursuing restructuring and cost‑reduction programmes that are expected to deliver savings in the coming years.
Company Profile
Q Beyond AG is a German information‑technology firm headquartered in Cologne. The company offers digital solutions, including cloud management, SAP services, the Internet of Things, and other IT services to a global customer base. Q Beyond’s shares trade on Xetra under the ticker QBY0.DE. The company went public on 19 April 2000.
Website: www2.qbeyond.de
