Frankfurt, Jan 19, 2026, 00:48 CET — Market closed
- Infineon ended the session higher, extending its strong start to January
- Last week, chip stocks rallied late as earnings season got underway
- All eyes shift to ASML’s earnings release on Jan. 28, with Infineon’s quarterly results due Feb. 4
Infineon Technologies (IFX) starts the week with shares close to recent highs after closing Friday at 41.93 euros, up 0.78% on Xetra, Frankfurt’s electronic trading platform. The stock swung between 41.44 and 42.60 euros during the session, finishing the week up 0.91%. Year-to-date, it’s climbed 11.13%, with around 3.36 million shares changing hands. 1
This is crucial now, with the rally pushing Infineon into a crowded trade. Investors want the upcoming earnings to do more than just repeat the narrative—they need confirmation. After January’s sharp rise, the stock’s risk-reward profile is tighter heading into a volatile stretch of semiconductor results that could quickly change the mood.
Infineon will release its next quarterly results in early February. Investors are keen to see any shifts in guidance around automotive and industrial demand, along with updates on data-centre power products. With markets closed overnight, attention now turns to whether Monday’s cash open sparks further buying or prompts a retreat.
On Friday, a U.S. semiconductor index rose 1.2%, while Wall Street finished mostly flat ahead of the long weekend. Earnings season is beginning to move past the banks. Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, pointed out, “We’re at the start of the earnings season,” calling earnings a crucial driver for risk appetite. 2
Infineon’s outlook is patchy. Back in November, it lifted its 2026 sales target for the AI power-supply segment to around 1.5 billion euros, driven by robust demand. Yet the company flagged currency headwinds and uneven conditions outside the AI space. CEO Jochen Hanebeck said at the time, “Global investment in AI infrastructure is continuing to rise rapidly.” 3
The company plans to release its Q1 2026 earnings on Feb. 4, with the annual general meeting set for Feb. 19 in Munich. These upcoming dates follow January’s market moves as crucial next markers for the stock. 4
ASML is set to unveil its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 28, potentially lifting sentiment in the European chip sector. Although not a direct competitor to Infineon, ASML’s outlook tends to sway investor confidence across the region’s semiconductor industry. 5
Macro data is set to weigh in as well. Germany’s Ifo business climate report arrives on Jan. 26, a crucial gauge investors watch closely for insights into domestic growth and industrial sentiment. 6
Infineon plans to pay a dividend of 0.35 euro per share for fiscal 2025, a number investors are eyeing as the AGM approaches. 7
The risk is obvious: the stock bets on flawless execution. Should carmakers continue slashing orders or industrial clients hold back on inventory, expectations could crumble quickly, especially after a strong rally so far this month. On top of that, currency swings bring extra uncertainty for a global seller reporting in euros.
Trading in Frankfurt picked up on Monday, challenging the recent upswing in overseas chip stocks. Attention now shifts to Feb. 4, when Infineon is set to report earnings. Investors are also watching the ECB’s policy meeting on Feb. 4–5, a key event that could unsettle tech shares vulnerable to interest rate moves. 8
