About Südzucker AG (SZU)
Südzucker AG is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
SZU trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €11.12
- Market Cap
- €2.27B
- 52-Week High
- €13.57
- 52-Week Low
- €8.92
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
€1,000 Invested in Südzucker AG (SZU)
How much would €1,000 invested in SZU be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in SZU 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Südzucker AG (SZU) in 2025 would be worth €1,162 as of November 2026, representing a +16.2% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in SZU 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Südzucker AG (SZU) in 2023 would be worth €852 as of November 2026, representing a -14.8% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in SZU 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Südzucker AG (SZU) in 2021 would be worth €954 as of November 2026, representing a -4.6% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in SZU 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Südzucker AG (SZU) in 2016 would be worth €623 as of November 2026, representing a -37.7% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in SZU at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Südzucker AG (SZU) at IPO would be worth €1,898 as of November 2026, representing a +89.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 27+ years (335 months), Südzucker AG (SZU) has averaged a monthly return of +0.56% with a median return of +0.15%. The stock had 169 positive months (50%) and 163 negative months (49%). The best month in SZU's history was March 2026 with a +28.3% return, while the worst was April 2014 at -25.7%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.5%), and January the weakest (-2.2%).
SZU's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2015 with a cumulative return of +54.0%, and the worst was 2014 at -39.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 28 years of trading history, Südzucker AG (SZU) has delivered an average annual return of +5.98% with a median return of +0.65%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +2.34%. The stock posted gains in 14 years (50%) and losses in 14 years (50%).
SZU's best year was 2015 with a +55.69% gain, while the worst was 2014 at -36.84%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. SZU achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +21.46% | €9.15 | €11.12 |
| 2025 | -10.00% | €10.17 | €9.15 |
| 2024 | -21.45% | €12.95 | €10.17 |
| 2023 | -9.43% | €14.30 | €12.95 |
| 2022 | +27.09% | €11.25 | €14.30 |
| 2021 | +15.34% | €9.75 | €11.25 |
| 2020 | -27.95% | €13.54 | €9.75 |
| 2019 | +47.47% | €9.18 | €13.54 |
| 2018 | -35.25% | €14.18 | €9.18 |
| 2017 | -18.31% | €17.35 | €14.18 |
| 2016 | +25.45% | €13.83 | €17.35 |
| 2015 | +55.69% | €8.89 | €13.83 |
| 2014 | -36.84% | €14.07 | €8.89 |
| 2013 | -34.24% | €21.39 | €14.07 |
| 2012 | +28.90% | €16.60 | €21.39 |
| 2011 | +26.44% | €13.13 | €16.60 |
| 2010 | +41.21% | €9.30 | €13.13 |
| 2009 | +37.36% | €6.77 | €9.30 |
| 2008 | -30.47% | €9.73 | €6.77 |
| 2007 | -8.49% | €10.63 | €9.73 |
| 2006 | -4.85% | €11.18 | €10.63 |
| 2005 | +44.18% | €7.75 | €11.18 |
| 2004 | +4.70% | €7.40 | €7.75 |
| 2003 | -0.30% | €7.43 | €7.40 |
| 2002 | +1.59% | €7.31 | €7.43 |
| 2001 | +35.91% | €5.38 | €7.31 |
| 2000 | -2.99% | €5.54 | €5.38 |
| 1999 | -4.81% | €5.82 | €5.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SZU
What sector is SZU in? ▼
SZU operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.
How has SZU performed historically? ▼
Over 28 years of trading history, SZU has posted gains in 14 years (50% of the time). The best year was 2015 with a +55.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SZU? ▼
You can invest in SZU through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SZU.
Last updated: 11/1/2026