Porsche shares on the rise: 3% plus and hope for a dividend!

Porsche shares on the rise: 3% plus and hope for a dividend!

On Monday morning, May 13, 2025, the Porsche share recorded an increase of 3.0 percent and reached a price of EUR 48.50 in XETRA trading. The day started at a price of EUR 48.03, while the share reached a daily high of EUR 48.80 at 9:07 a.m. So far, 94,884 Porsche shares have been traded, indicating brisk trading activity. Compared to its 52-week high of EUR 86.16, which was reached on May 16, 2024, the share price could reach this level again with a price increase of 77.65 percent. However, the current price is 19.96 percent above the 52-week low of EUR 40.43 recorded on April 7, 2025, showing some recovery.

The dividend calendar for 2025 is also in focus, as the estimate for the payout per share is EUR 1.86, which represents a decrease compared to the EUR 2.31 of the previous year. Analysts expect an average price target of EUR 49.72, and the forecast EPS (earnings per share) for 2025 is EUR 2.36. The next balance sheet, which will reflect current developments, is expected to be published on July 30, 2025.

Economic challenges and dividends

Despite the good news on the stock market, Porsche SE is faced with serious economic challenges. The company will probably have to write off several billion euros on its investments in Volkswagen and Porsche AG. Although these depreciations are of a balance sheet nature and do not affect liquidity, significant after-tax losses are expected for 2024 The shareholder reported.

Despite the upcoming losses, Porsche SE plans to pay a dividend to strengthen investors' confidence in the price development of its core holdings. The forecast dividend yield for 2024 is 5.6 percent, which corresponds to a distribution of around 610 million euros. This amounts to 1.95 euros per share and represents a decrease compared to 2.56 euros per share in the years 2022 to 2024. The distribution is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2024.

Market developments and outlook

The uncertainties in the automotive industry remain, although stocks have recently recovered slightly. The current challenges, particularly with regard to Porsche SE's core investments, are also reflected in the share price development. Porsche SE's sales in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 8.86 billion euros, which represents a decrease of 1.70 percent compared to the previous year. The next opportunity to gain insight into the financial situation comes with the second quarter balance sheet, which is expected to be published on July 30, 2025.