Germany is really struggling. But Rheinmetall AG (RNMBY) shares are up 20% since being added as an Explorer stock recently, despite China imposing export controls on 14 European companies, including the firm, notes Carl Delfeld, editor of Cabot Explorer.

The European stock markets closed mixed in Monday trading as investors continue to gauge development

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says he is "very unhappy" after Germany withdrew a 10 billion naval contract, saying it wasn't a "responsible use of budgetary funds," a decision that forced the defense company to cut its outlook. Papperger made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg TV's Francine Lacqua on August 6.

Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 earnings, reporting sales of €3,289 million and net income of €124 million, alongside a detailed six month performance update. See our latest analysis for Rheinmetall. Rheinmetall’s share price has fallen 27.85% year to date and slipped 3.73% on the day of the results, even though the 3 year total shareholder return is very large and the 5 year figure is higher still. Recent headlines around the cancelled F126 frigate...

Rheinmetall stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet after the recent share price fall and mixed valuation checks, investors are left with a stock that no longer looks clearly cheap or clearly expensive. The share price is up about 14x over 5 years, which puts Rheinmetall in a very different place to where long term holders started. Record profits and a growing defense order book can support higher earnings expectations. At the same time, contract cancellations and execution on...

Rheinmetall AG (RNMBF) reports a 70% surge in Q2 sales and a 476% jump in order intake, while navigating the F-126 cancellation and reaffirming long-term growth targets.

German weapons maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it expects to lose around 300 million euros ($346 million) on Berlin's surprise decision to scrap a major naval frigate programme, but hopes to offset the losses with new partnerships.Papperger said during the quarterly earnings call that the company hopes to offset the losses with new national or international naval shipbuilding contracts "in the long term".

Rheinmetall (ETR:RHM) reported sharply higher second-quarter sales and operating profit as demand for military vehicles, ammunition and air-defense systems accelerated, while the company lowered its 2026 revenue outlook following the loss of Germany’s F126 frigate program. Chief Executive Officer A