How to start 2026? We have selected for the KBC Securities Dynamic Top Pick List 12 large-cap companies — AB InBev, Aedifica, Argenx, ASMi, Azelis, DEME, D'Ieteren, Shurgard, Sofina, Vopak, WDP, and Wolters Kluwer — along with 3 small and mid-cap names (under €1.5bn in market capitalization): Corbion, EVS, and IBA. So, going into 2026, we maintain a balanced approach in our Dynamic Top Pick List, featuring 8 cyclical and 6 defensive stocks, with a particular emphasis on value stocks that have b...
Automation and Energy investments increase the value per sqm of landbank. Tenants are inclined to sign longer lease contracts to protect their significant investments. We expect to see more large warehouse automation projects over the next 12-18 months as the ROI increases thanks to technological innovations. The decision process seems to take longer due to the size of the investments. We believe the logistic segment offers an interesting investment opportunity. WDP trades at only 3% premium...
We fine-tune our estimates on the back of the recent results, and we confirm our positive stance. We are confident about WDP's ability to deliver its 2027 targets (and so is consensus). For the coming quarters, the effort will be on pipeline execution with all projects already secured (and funded) to reach its ambitions. Expansion in France has been sizeable so far (7.6% of the portfolio), but Germany is still a difficult market to enter. Going ahead with development projects makes sense economi...
The tariff war has eased, but with Trump, uncertainty has become a guarantee. While the macro-economic impact has been limited so far, the prolonged situation could still result in significant and long-lasting economic damage. We are maintaining a defensive stance in our Benelux Dynamic Top Pick List. The Federal Reserve (FED) has started its easing cycle, but the final amount of interest rate cuts is uncertain. The European Central Bank (ECB) has now largely completed its interest rate cutting ...
The tone in the call is cautious optimistic on the targets of the Blend27 program. The company stays focused on its 5 countries. In The Netherlands it is slow due to grid limitations. In France they have established a position and work on extending it. In Germany, prices and opportunities in the right regions have not occurred. Romania has just announced a development and acquired 400k sqm land. In Belgium, the Amazon €1bn will be spread over multiple investments and WDP is looking at the Audi a...
ABN AMRO: 3Q may still support shares to CMD. Aedifica: €13m investment in the Netherlands. Basic-Fit: Strong 3Q25 results; beat on membership ingrowth, on track to reiterated FY25. BE Semiconductor Industries: 3Q25 Preview, order intake is key. IMCD: Acquisition of Dong Yang FT. RELX: Preview 9M25. Signify: 3Q25 preview, more back-end loaded. Staffing: Manpower 3Q25 in line on better revenue trend, 4Q25 outlook cautious. WDP: Results in line, guidance reconfirmed
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