HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA Overview
Pro stress-test →HORNBACH is a Germany-based holding company operating DIY megastores and garden centers across nine European countries, with approximately 94% of sales contributed by its HORNBACH Baumarkt subsidiary. In the first nine months of FY2025/26, the company increased sales by 3.8% to €5.1 billion while maintaining market share expansion across all major European markets.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company has a proven business model and continues investing in expansion, with plans to enter Serbia where it sees significant potential given rising purchasing power and renovation demand. HORNBACH is also growing in building materials trade. The DIY retailer's performance reflects successful execution of both brick-and-mortar expansion and digital transformation strategies.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Key competitors like Hellweg are closing approximately 20 stores in 2025-2026. HORNBACH benefits from geographic diversification across nine European countries and an interconnected retail strategy that continues to drive outperformance, with the company steadily expanding market shares across markets.
Industry Context
HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA operates in DIY Retail / Building Materials / Home Improvement.
Key facts
Headquarters: Bornheim, Germany · Employees: 25,535 · Revenue: $7.13B · Market cap: $1.56B