^Original-Research: HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA - from Quirin PrivatbankKapitalmarktgeschäft20.05.2026 / 16:14 CET/CESTDissemination of a Research, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQSGroup.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. Theresult of this research does not constitute investment advice or aninvitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Classification of Quirin Privatbank Kapitalmarktgeschäft to HORNBACH HoldingAG & Co. KGaA Company Name: HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA ISIN: DE0006083405 Reason for the research: update Recommendation: Buy from: 20.05.2026 Target price: 110.00 Last rating change: Analyst: Ralf MarinoniStill No.1 in sales productivityHORNBACH Group delivered a solid set of figures for the past business year.However, beyond mere financial metrics, two things stand out for thecompany: 1) HORNBACH was again able to increase market share in Germany andacross Europe. And 2) the company achieved again the highest salesproductivity among its German competitors as in the past. The outlook forthe current fiscal year includes capital expenditures that significantlyexceed the level of the previous fiscal year (EUR 220m). This underscores:HORNBACH will continue to grow profitably; a key focus is expansion in otherEuropean countries, where higher margins can be achieved. We thereforeconfirm our Buy recommendation and the EUR 110 TP.You can download the research here:https://eqs-cockpit.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=d16e3273fcf3b8330f17444ac40aa1eaFor additional information visit our website:https://research.quirinprivatbank.de/Contact for questions:Quirin Privatbank AGInstitutionelles ResearchSchillerstraße 2060313 Frankfurt am Mainresearch@quirinprivatbank.dehttps://research.quirinprivatbank.de/---------------------------------------------------------------------------The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.View original content:https://eqs-news.com/?origin_id=7d2afa34-5455-11f1-8534-027f3c38b923&lang=en---------------------------------------------------------------------------2330876 20.05.2026 CET/CEST°