Krones AG (XETRA: KRN) closes above €118.00 on July 18, 2026
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Beverage filling and packaging specialist Krones AG (MDAX) last traded at approximately €116.80 (July 10, 2026). The 52-week range is €109.20–€144.60, placing the stock well below its annual high. The threshold of €118 implies a +1.0% move. No near-term earnings date is known; global beverage capex (World Cup investments, non-alc boom) supports the order outlook medium-term but provides no short-term price catalyst. No Polymarket market found.
Data basis for this prediction
- Krones AG (KRN.DE) Kurs ~116,80 EUR, 10.07.2026 (Yahoo Finance / Investing.com)
- 52-Wochen-Spanne 109,20–144,60 EUR (Yahoo Finance, Juli 2026)
- Krones AGM-Dividende 2,80 EUR je Aktie (+7,7% YoY) beschlossen (ad-hoc-news.de 2026)
- Non-Alcoholic Beer Germany Marktgröße 913,8 Mio. EUR 2026 (IBISWorld)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Krones AG schloss am 17. Juli bei ca. 116–117 EUR – unter dem Schwellenwert von 118 EUR. Der 18. Juli ist ein Samstag (XETRA geschlossen). Quelle: Yahoo Finance
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