Deutsche Euroshop reported a notable 17.3% surge in net profit to €69.8 million for the first half of 2024, marking its first positive valuation result in years, driven by higher contractual rents. However, revenue dipped 1.1% to €131.4 million, while operating profit before taxes and interest fell 3.2% to €103.9 million, reflecting ongoing challenges in the retail property sector. The company, which operates prominent shopping centers like Main-Taunus-Zentrum and Altmarkt-Galerie, maintained its annual forecasts, with management expressing optimism about stable operational growth in the second half. Analysts retained a bullish stance, citing the valuation turnaround as a critical milestone, though investors reacted cautiously, with shares edging down just 0.11% in pre-market trading.
Cautious Market Response
Despite the profit rebound, the muted stock movement suggests investors await more sustained evidence of recovery. While portfolio valuation gains signal progress, declining revenue underscores persistent headwinds in the retail real estate market. The company’s ability to optimize rents offers short-term relief, but long-term viability hinges on reversing broader operational declines.
