Heidelberg Materials AG
Produces and distributes cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt for construction and infrastructure projects worldwide.
As of Jul 17, 2026
Executive summary
Heidelberg Materials AG is a global building materials producer operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a current share price of €173.55 on XETRA. The stock shows a neutral technical bias despite a one-year return of -10.9% and recent weakness, having fallen 9.1% over the past month. With a market capitalisation of €30.6 billion, the company remains a significant player in its industry, though momentum has remained under pressure over the longer term.
Price history
As of Jul 16, 2026
Performance
-0.43%
+4.27%
-9.14%
-9.71%
-20.62%
-10.93%
As of Jul 16, 2026
Technical indicators
- 48.4
- 0.11Bullish
- 50: 177.72 · 200: 193.21Bearish
- €164.90 / €179.20
Technical Bias
Heidelberg Materials AG trades at €173.55 between support at €164.90 and resistance at €179.20. The technical read is neutral overall: momentum (MACD) shows a bullish signal, but the longer-term moving averages suggest bearish pressure, while the RSI sits in neutral territory. This is a derived technical assessment, not investment advice.
A transparent read of the indicators below — not a prediction or recommendation.
As of Jul 16, 2026
Fundamentals
- €30.6B
- 15.54
- €11.17
- 9.01%
- -0.9%
- €1.89B
- 0.91
- €156.57 – €237.06
- 2.07%
- May 14, 2026
- Jul 30, 2026 (12 days)
As of Jul 17, 2026
Upcoming catalysts
- Earnings report
As of Jul 17, 2026
Latest news
As of Jul 17, 2026
Short-term outlook
Heidelberg Materials has slipped 9.1% over the past month and now sits between support at €164.90 and resistance at €179.20, with both moving averages still overhead pointing to a bearish backdrop. The MACD's bullish tilt and a neutral RSI of 48.4 suggest the slide may be losing momentum, so the coming weeks could hinge on whether price can clear €179.20 or drifts back toward €164.90, well ahead of July's earnings.
Medium-term outlook
Heidelberg Materials heads into the coming quarters with revenue roughly flat on the year (-0.9%) but still turning a solid 9.0% profit margin, alongside a dividend yield of 2.1% and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.54, suggesting the shares aren't priced for aggressive growth. With the technical picture reading neutral, the near-term path looks more about steady fundamentals than clear directional momentum.
Key risks
- Revenue growth is slightly negative year on year, suggesting demand or pricing pressure in its core materials markets.
- The shares are trading well below their 52-week high of €237.06, currently at €173.55, reflecting recent share price weakness noted in valuation checks.
- As a Basic Materials company, Heidelberg Materials remains exposed to cyclical swings in construction and infrastructure demand that can affect volumes and margins.
- Commitments to a dividend hike and buybacks following record 2025 results add shareholder-return pressure that could weigh on financial flexibility if earnings growth doesn't keep pace.
About Heidelberg Materials AG
Heidelberg Materials AG is a German building materials company listed on XETRA under the ticker HEI. Operating in the basic materials sector, it ranks among the major players in the building materials industry, supplying cement, aggregates and related products used in construction projects around the world. With a market capitalisation of €30.6 billion, it stands as one of the more substantial names in its industry, reflecting its broad international footprint and scale of operations.
Looking at the key figures, Heidelberg Materials trades on a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.54, giving a sense of how the market currently values its earnings relative to its share price. The dividend yield of +2.1% shows the return shareholders receive through dividend payments relative to the share price, offering a snapshot of the income component alongside the company's earnings profile.
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