Salzgitter Stock Gets Analyst Boost: Price Target Hiked 16.72% to €44.67

Wall Street has turned more bullish on Salzgitter, with the average one-year price target for the German steel company now sitting at €44.67 per share. This represents a meaningful revision of 16.72% compared to the prior consensus of €38.27, which was last updated on January 11, 2026. The upgraded target still trails the stock’s recent closing price of €45.70 by 2.26%, suggesting analysts see limited upside from current levels despite their improved sentiment.

However, analyst views on Salzgitter remain divided. Price targets span a wide range from a low of €29.29 to a high of €67.20 per share, reflecting substantial disagreement about the company’s fundamental prospects. This divergence indicates that while some analysts see meaningful recovery potential, others maintain a more cautious stance on the industrial name.

Dividend Strategy: Conservative But Sustainable

Salzgitter’s current dividend yield stands at a modest 0.44%, placing it among lower-yielding equities for income-focused investors. The company’s dividend payout ratio of -0.05 indicates a healthy financial position—the firm is not stretching to maintain its dividend payments.

The three-year dividend growth rate of -0.73% suggests Salzgitter has maintained relatively flat or slightly declining dividend payments over the medium term. This aligns with the typical profile of mature industrial companies that prioritize balance sheet strength over aggressive dividend expansion. Companies with lower payout ratios typically retain earnings for reinvestment, which is particularly important for capital-intensive sectors like steel manufacturing.

Institutional Positioning: Notable Retreat Underway

The hedge fund and institutional investor landscape around Salzgitter has shifted notably. As of the latest quarter, 41 funds and institutions report holdings in the company, down from 56 in the prior period—a decline of 15 owners representing 26.79% fewer institutional holders.

Despite this pullback in the number of investors, the average portfolio weight dedicated to Salzgitter by fund managers increased to 0.03%, up 3.75% from previous levels. However, total institutional share count declined by 15.91% to 1.93 million shares, indicating that while remaining investors slightly increased allocations, the overall exodus outweighed this uptick.

Major Index Funds Reassess Salzgitter Exposure

The largest holders of Salzgitter reveal a pattern of mixed activity:

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund (VGTSX) holds 314,000 shares representing 0.58% ownership, but trimmed its stake from 324,000 shares—a 3.39% reduction. The fund scaled back its SZG allocation by 5.66% during the quarter.

DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio (DISVX) cut more aggressively, reducing its holdings to 241,000 shares from 348,000 shares, a sharp 44.13% decrease. This represents a 30.96% reduction in portfolio allocation, signaling a more pronounced de-emphasis of Salzgitter within the fund’s strategy.

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund (VTMGX) maintained its 200,000 share position unchanged at 0.37% ownership, suggesting a neutral stance during the quarter.

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) demonstrated the most positive activity, adding 2,000 shares to reach 173,000 shares (a 1.22% increase). The fund also expanded its Salzgitter allocation by 0.38% in relative terms, making it one of the few major holders adding to exposure.

DFA Continental Small Company Series similarly reduced exposure, cutting holdings from 129,000 to 126,000 shares—a 2.62% decrease—and paring back portfolio weight by 6.43%.

The mixed positioning among blue-chip index funds suggests institutional investors are recalibrating their Salzgitter exposure amid evolving market dynamics, with more funds retreating than advancing.