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DAX companies report record profits amid job cuts and rising executive pay
German DAX-listed companies reported record-breaking financial results for the second quarter, with total revenue reaching approximately 463 billion euros and operating profit (EBIT) rising nearly 16 percent to 52.6 billion euros. This growth was largely driven by specific sectors experiencing a boom, including defense, artificial intelligence, and data centers, as well as strong performances in the banking and insurance industries.
However, these record figures mask a significant economic divide. While certain sectors thrived, the automotive industry faced a downturn, with operating profits dropping by 12 percent. This period of high profitability coincided with substantial job losses, as DAX companies reduced their workforce by approximately 41,000 positions over the past year.
Additionally, analysis of the 2025 fiscal year reveals a widening gap in compensation. The average remuneration for DAX executives rose to 3.9 million euros, which is 42 times the average employee's salary. Some top executives, including SAP's Christian Klein and Deutsche Bank's Christian Sewing, exceeded the 10 million euro compensation threshold.
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Allianz · BMW · Christian Klein · Christian Sewing · DAX · Deutsche Bank · Deutsche Telekom · EY · SAP · Silver Lake · Volkswagen
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The automotive sector saw a 12 percent drop in operating profit. www.upday.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] DAX companies cut approximately 41,000 jobs during the second quarter. www.upday.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Deutsche Telekom reported the highest quarterly operating profit at 6.9 billion euros. www.upday.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] BMW experienced a 39 percent decrease in operating profit. www.upday.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Total revenue for DAX companies reached a record high of approximately 463 billion euros. www.upday.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The 40 DAX-listed companies saw operating profit (EBIT) increase by nearly 16 percent to 52.6 billion euros in the second quarter. www.upday.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] DAX executives earned an average of 3.9 million euros in 2025, which is 42 times the salary of an average employee. wochentlich.de · fenix-magazin.de · www.t-online.de · tageblatt.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] SAP shares rose following reports that investor Silver Lake is negotiating to acquire Workday. www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de · www.kapitalmarktexperten.de · courage-lounge.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Silver Lake is negotiating to acquire Workday. www.kapitalmarktexperten.de · courage-lounge.de · www.cash.ch
- [● 3 SOURCES] Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing received 10.5 million euros in compensation. wochentlich.de · tageblatt.com.ar · fenix-magazin.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] SAP CEO Christian Klein received a total compensation of approximately 10.9 million euros in 2025. wochentlich.de · tageblatt.com.ar · fenix-magazin.de