GEA Group enters Germany's leading stock market index DAX

Effective 22 September 2025, GEA will be included in the DAX, Germany's leading stock market index. This was announced by ISS STOXX, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, yesterday evening as part of its regular index composition review. GEA will enter the index via the so-called “Fast Entry” procedure. With this step, GEA belongs to the 40 largest publicly listed companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

• DAX inclusion reflects continuously risen valuation of GEA, based on a successful transformation centered around innovation and sustainability
• GEA qualifies via Deutsche Börse’s demanding “Fast Entry” procedure, following strong share price performance in recent months
• GEA has been publicly listed for over 35 years and is a member of key sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and DAX 50 ESG

”Entering the DAX is a major milestone in the history of GEA. We are particularly proud to have achieved this solely based on our own strengths, without any tailwinds – this is a first-class ascent. For years, we have been improving our performance, growing organically, delivering on our guidance, and creating value for employees and shareholders alike,” says CEO Stefan Klebert. “Our strategic focus on profitable growth, efficiency, and sustainability has been decisive for GEA, cumulating in our advancement to the stock market’s top league. Above all, this is a recognition for our more than 18,000 employees, who give their best every single day”

From hidden champion to DAX member

GEA, headquartered in Dusseldorf, develops and manufactures machinery and equipment primarily for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company is a market and technology leader in its respective business areas. Energy-efficient and resource-efficient equipment and processes by GEA contribute to a cleaner environment as part of numerous industrial applications. GEA’ portfolio ranges from separators, compressors, and milking systems to complete production lines, developed, built, and optimized in-house. In August, GEA moved into a new, sustainable corporate headquarters in the redesigned maxfrei urban district in Dusseldorf. 

Over recent years, GEA has transformed itself into a focused technology company for innovative machine and plant engineering. With the launch of its Mission 26 strategy in 2021, the company prioritized profitability, growth, innovation, and the development of new markets through sustainable technologies. Key financial targets were achieved two years ahead of plan. 

In October 2024, GEA introduced its Mission 30 strategy to build further on this success and leverage its strengths to accelerate growth and profitability. Key pillars include digitization and automation, deploying AI across the company, and further sharpening the focus on sustainable technologies. The company is also driving forward future-oriented business areas such as New Food, alongside scaling its high-margin service business. 

A strong stock market track record 

GEA has been listed on the German Stock Exchange for 35 years. The company was a founding member of the MDAX, of which it has been a member ever since. GEA is also included in the STOXX Europe 600 and several leading sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and the DAX 50 ESG. In both 2024 and 2025, TIME Magazine named GEA one of the world's most sustainable companies, most recently ranking it 12th among more than 5,000 firms assessed. Today's GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft traces its roots back to the merger of the former Frankfurter Metallgesellschaft with Bochum-based GEA AG in 1999.

“As DAX member, GEA will gain even more visibility, particularly among investors and future talent,” says Stefan Klebert. “The recent progress shows we’re on the right path. We have a clear strategic compass, robust markets, and committed teams. This winning formula earned us a place in the DAX – and we’ll keep building on it to drive profitable growth.”