Krones stock holds steady as analysts see upside potential

Krones (ISIN DE0006335003) stock is quoted at 116.20 EUR in real-time trading on Tradegate as of September 4, 2026, only slightly above its last closing price of 116.00 EUR according to MarketScreener data.

Analyst consensus signals upside for Krones stock

According to analyst consensus compiled by MarketScreener as of September 4, 2026, the average target price for Krones stands at 152.00 EUR, implying an upside of roughly 31.03% compared with the last close at 116.00 EUR.

The same MarketScreener overview shows that the current consensus high price target for Krones is 191.00 EUR, significantly above the present Tradegate level of 116.20 EUR, while the low target remains well above the current quote, underlining that analysts collectively expect further appreciation over the medium term.

Recent price performance and DACH context

MarketScreener data for Tradegate trading indicates that Krones stock, at 116.20 EUR as of September 4, 2026, has declined around 13.86% since the start of the year but is only modestly lower over the last five trading days with a 0.51% drop, situating the share in a consolidating phase rather than in a sharp sell-off.

Because the quote is taken from the Tradegate platform, Krones offers a clear DACH anchor for investors who follow German mid-cap industrials; the company is a well-known packaging machinery and bottling line supplier whose share price often responds to broader German industry order trends and capital spending cycles.

Leading beverage filling and packaging technology

Krones is best known among investors and customers for its high-speed beverage filling and packaging lines, which are sold globally to breweries, soft drink producers and food companies that seek to modernize or expand their bottling operations.

These technologically sophisticated lines integrate filling, labeling and packaging steps into automated systems that are designed to reduce downtime, save resources and increase output, making Krones a key supplier whenever large beverage groups invest in plant upgrades or new capacity.

Stock price level and investor view

Based on MarketScreener Tradegate data as of September 4, 2026, Krones stock is trading at 116.20 EUR, close to its recent closing price and well below the current analyst consensus target of 152.00 EUR, leaving the share with a visible valuation gap from the perspective of the compiled forecasts.