Renk Rides Record Backlog and Rheinmetall Momentum into Critical Technical Zone

The rebound in Renk shares has been anything but gradual. Having touched a 52-week low of €43.99 in mid-May, the stock has clawed back more than 28% to close Friday at €56.31. The catalyst? Not one, but two powerful forces: a record-breaking first-quarter order intake and a billion-euro Bundeswehr contract awarded to key customer Rheinmetall.

The Rheinmetall order alone — over 2,000 military transporters worth nearly €1 billion — sent Renk shares surging as much as 7.2% on Thursday. Renk supplies driveline components and gearboxes for precisely those vehicles. The move capped a weekly gain of 14.7%, with the stock blowing past its 50-day moving average of €51.68. That average now sits firmly in the rearview mirror, though the 200-day line at €59.25 remains a stubborn obstacle.

Record orders underpinning the recovery

The price action rests on solid operational foundations. Renk reported first-quarter order intake of €582.3 million — the highest ever for an opening quarter in company history. Revenue rose 4% to €283.6 million, while earnings per share improved sharply from €0.01 to €0.15. The total order backlog stands at a weighty €6.9 billion, covering more than 90% of planned 2026 revenue.

Management has reaffirmed its full-year guidance: turnover above €1.5 billion and adjusted EBIT in the range of €255 million to €285 million. The Bundeswehr contract flow only reinforces that visibility. Analysts at Jefferies, DZ Bank and Deutsche Bank remain constructive, with the average price target sitting at €66.71 — roughly 19% upside from current levels.

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AGM brings dividend decision and board shake-up

All eyes now turn to the virtual annual general meeting on 10 June. The board has proposed a dividend of €0.58 per share for the 2025 fiscal year, a 38% increase from the €0.42 paid out for 2024. The ex-dividend date is set for 11 June, with payment on 15 June. Separately, market expectations are building for an even higher payout of €0.723 per share for the current fiscal year, though that would be a decision for a future meeting.

The AGM also features a leadership change in the supervisory board. Claus von Hermann is stepping down, and Dr. Klaus Richter — former spokesman of the Diehl Group with over 30 years in defence, aerospace and automotive — has been nominated as chairman. Shareholders will additionally vote on a domination and profit transfer agreement between Renk AG and Renk GmbH.

Technical picture and the next test

The speed of the recovery has pushed the relative strength index to 73.4, signalling a slightly overbought condition. The stock remains 27.6% in the red on a 12-month basis and still nearly 5% below its 200-day moving average. With the record backlog, a dividend hike in train, and a new chairman on the way, the coming weeks will test whether this rally can sustain itself — or whether the short-term exuberance needs a breather.

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Renk will also showcase new driveline technology for unmanned ground vehicles at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris from 15 to 19 June, adding a further narrative for the second half of the year.

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