HOCHTIEF to Enter DAX as Growth Accelerates in Data Centres, Technology and Critical Infrastructure Markets

HOCHTIEF to Enter DAX as Growth Accelerates in Data Centres, Technology and Critical Infrastructure Markets

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF will join Germany’s DAX index following the latest review by Deutsche Börse, with the inclusion taking effect on June 22, 2026. The move marks an important milestone in the Group’s more than 150-year history and reflects its strong operational performance, disciplined execution and successful growth strategy. The DAX represents 40 leading companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, making HOCHTIEF’s inclusion a significant recognition of its market position and financial progress. CEO Juan Santamaría said the achievement reflects the strength of the Group’s project portfolio, its ability to generate sustainable growth and the contribution of employees worldwide. HOCHTIEF is expanding in high-growth areas including AI-driven data centres, technology infrastructure, critical minerals, defence, energy and nuclear, supported by a strong local presence across North America, Australia, Asia and Europe. The Group’s engineering expertise, integrated delivery capabilities and risk management approach continue to support order book growth and long-term value creation.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 4-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — HOCHTIEF will become a member of Germany’s DAX index, marking a significant milestone in the company’s more than 150-year history and reflecting its sustained business performance, strategic progress and strong position in key international markets.

The Group will be included in the DAX following the latest index review by Deutsche Börse, which was announced last night. The change will take effect on June 22, 2026. The DAX brings together 40 of the leading companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is widely regarded as Germany’s most prominent equity index.

HOCHTIEF’s inclusion highlights the Group’s successful execution of its growth strategy, its disciplined operational approach and its ability to deliver across high-growth sectors and major geographies. The company’s performance has been supported by strong market positions, a high-quality project portfolio, engineering expertise and integrated delivery capabilities.

Juan Santamaría, Chief Executive Officer of HOCHTIEF, described the DAX inclusion as a historic milestone for the Group and a clear recognition of its growth strategy. He said the achievement reflects the strength of HOCHTIEF’s market positions, the quality of its project portfolio and its ability to generate sustainable growth. He also credited the expertise, commitment and performance of employees around the world for helping deliver the results behind the recognition.

HOCHTIEF is continuing to expand in markets shaped by long-term structural demand, including AI-driven data centres and technology infrastructure. The Group is also pursuing growth opportunities in critical minerals, defence, energy and nuclear, sectors where complex engineering, delivery reliability and risk management are increasingly important.

The company’s strong local presence across North America, Australia, Asia and Europe supports its competitive position and provides a platform for further expansion in high-growth markets. This global footprint enables HOCHTIEF to work closely with clients throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and development through delivery and long-term partnership.

The Group’s financial and operational progress is underpinned by its technical capabilities, integrated project delivery model and disciplined risk management framework. These strengths continue to support order book growth, operational resilience and long-term value creation across regions and sectors.

HOCHTIEF’s move into the DAX reflects both its current performance and the market’s recognition of its role as a major international infrastructure, engineering and construction group positioned for continued growth in strategically important sectors.

HOCHTIEF is an engineering-led global infrastructure solutions provider with leading positions in North America, Australia and Europe and a strong presence in the rapidly expanding strategic growth markets of data centers, energy and sustainable infrastructure markets. With around 62,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 38.2 billion in 2025, HOCHTIEF is the leading construction management and green building company in the U.S. (through Turner), the largest contractor in the Australian infrastructure services market (CIMIC), a key player in U.S. transportation infrastructure (FlatironDragados) and a renowned civil engineering and building construction company in Europe. The Group’s PPP and infrastructure development activity is complemented by its 20% stake in the leading international toll road concessions operator Abertis. HOCHTIEF’s strong competitive position is underpinned by the Group’s engineering know-how, innovative digital systems and supply chain & logistics solutions. Thanks to its long-standing commitment to sustainability, HOCHTIEF, where green projects account for almost 50% of Group sales, has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
since 2006 and is committed to delivering on its ESG agenda including a net-zero target for 2045. Further information is available at www.hochtief.com

Media Contact:

Fiona Tyndall
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Alfredstraße 236
45133 Essen, Germany
presse@hochtief.de

SOURCE: HOCHTIEF