Vienna Insurance raises 2026 outlook: Vienna Insurance stock gains 2.47 percent
Published on 10/27/2026 at 11:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSHigher guidance and trading context
- On October 15, 2026, Vienna Insurance raised its 2026 pre-tax target range to EUR 1.35 billion-EUR 1.40 billion.
- In the first half of 2026, pre-tax profit rose 20.7 percent to EUR 641.5 million.
- Vienna Insurance stock trades at EUR 70.50 at 11:33 a.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026, 2.47 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 68.80.
Vienna Insurance (ISIN AT0000908504) stock trades at EUR 70.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 11:33 a.m. CET, up 2.47 percent versus the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 68.80. The insurer had raised its 2026 pre-tax outlook on October 15, 2026, with the new range reaching EUR 1.35 billion to EUR 1.40 billion.
Higher guidance changes the earnings frame
According to the Financial Times announcement carrying the EQS release, Vienna Insurance cited business performance above expectations and the expected contribution from Nurnberger. The prior pre-tax range was EUR 1.25 billion to EUR 1.30 billion, so the new ceiling is EUR 100 million higher than before, as reported by Versicherungswirtschaft heute on October 15, 2026.
What supports the higher outlook?
The operating backdrop was already stronger in the first half of 2026. Vienna Insurance posted pre-tax profit of EUR 641.5 million, up 20.7 percent from the prior-year period, according to Quartr. Insurance service revenue rose 7.1 percent to EUR 6.85 billion, while the P&C net combined ratio improved to 91.4 percent.
The chronology shows how the valuation backdrop developed. On October 7, 2026, Oddo BHF kept its Neutral rating and lifted its target from EUR 62.00 to EUR 68.00, according to boerse-social.com. On October 15, 2026, the company raised its pre-tax range to EUR 1.35 billion-EUR 1.40 billion. On October 27, 2026, the stock stood at EUR 70.50, or 2.47 percent above the Xetra close at EUR 68.80.
Dates for the next results
Vienna Insurance is scheduled to publish its update for the first three quarters of 2026 on November 26, 2026, according to the EQS announcement carried by the Financial Times.
Stock trades above the latest close
The new guidance gives investors a higher earnings reference, while the first-half figures provide a quantified operating base. Vienna Insurance stock was trading at EUR 70.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 11:33 a.m. CET, 2.47 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 68.80. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Vienna Insurance stock.
Vienna Insurance stock facts
- Company: Vienna Insurance Group AG
- ISIN: AT0000908504
- WKN: A0ET17
- Ticker: WSV2
- Primary exchange: Vienna Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 27, 2026, 11:33 a.m. CET): EUR 70.50
- Change versus Xetra close: plus 2.47 percent
- Xetra close (October 23, 2026): EUR 68.80
- Market capitalization: EUR 9.0 billion (as of October 27, 2026)
- 52-week range: EUR 43.75-EUR 75.00 (as of October 27, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance - Diversified
- Index membership: ATX
- Next earnings date: November 26, 2026
Market context: Market report ATX.
