Sixt stock rises after Q3 revenue jumps 11.8%, outlook raised
Published on 11/12/2026 at 13:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRecord quarter lifts annual outlook
- SIXT increased third-quarter revenue by 11.8% to EUR 1.4804 billion, its 21st consecutive quarter above the prior-year level.
- The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to almost EUR 4.7 billion while keeping its EBT margin target near 10%.
- International markets, technology spending and a higher premium-vehicle share remain central growth drivers.
SIXT reported its strongest quarterly revenue to date on Thursday, November 12, 2026, and raised its full-year revenue outlook. According to an EQS release published by Deutsche Boerse, group revenue reached EUR 1.4804 billion in the third quarter, up 11.8% from the prior-year period.
Sixt stock traded at 60.80 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 13:12 CET on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2.70% above the Xetra close of Wednesday, November 11. The comparison uses the prior Xetra session because the German cash market was still open at the time.
International growth supports record quarter
All three major regions expanded. Revenue in Germany rose 11.1% to EUR 371.6 million, while the Europe segment increased 14.7% to EUR 688.6 million. North American revenue gained 7.7% to EUR 416.8 million. SIXT said almost three quarters of group revenue now comes from international markets.
Third-quarter earnings before tax rose 9.0% to EUR 281.8 million. Corporate EBITDA increased 8.9% to EUR 350.4 million. The average fleet grew 11.4% to 248,300 vehicles, while premium vehicles accounted for 62% of fleet value, compared with 55% a year earlier.
Higher revenue target for 2026
Management now expects 2026 group revenue of almost EUR 4.7 billion, above the previous range of EUR 4.45 billion to EUR 4.60 billion. The target for the EBT margin remains around 10%. After nine months, revenue was EUR 3.60 billion, up 10.2%, while earnings before tax rose 16.9% to almost EUR 407 million.
SIXT is continuing to invest in its digital platform. The company said technology spending will exceed EUR 100 million in 2026 and rise further in 2027. Its SIXT ONE loyalty program has more than 2 million members globally, supporting direct bookings and repeat rentals.
SIXT SE at a glance
- Company: Sixt SE
- ISIN: DE0007231334
- Listing: Lang & Schwarz
- Price: EUR 60.80 at 13:12 CET on November 12, 2026
- Xetra close: EUR 59.20 on November 11, 2026
- Change versus Xetra close: plus 2.70%
- Index: SDAX
German equities traded against a cautious macroeconomic backdrop as investors assessed company-specific earnings and guidance across the DAX market.
