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May 14, 2026

European Morning Research Summary

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The Barclays European Morning Research Summary for May 14, 2026, provides a comprehensive overview of rating changes, price target updates, and 1Q26 earnings reviews across major European equities.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.ABN AMRO is forecasted to deliver a 14.1% Return on Equity (RoE) by FY28, significantly exceeding management guidance of >12%.
  • 2.Merlin Properties is successfully de-risking its data center strategy through a EUR768m equity raise and increased pre-letting visibility.
  • 3.Hapag-Lloyd management provides a confident outlook, suggesting results at the upper end of FY26 guidance due to seasonal rate increases and continued Red Sea disruptions.

Table of Contents

  • Summary of Changes
  • Company Research
  • Industry Research
  • Publications Summary
  • Energy
  • Equity Investment Companies
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Internet & Media
  • Power & Utilities
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

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Authors

Lydia Rainforth, CFANamita Samtani, CFACeline Soo-Huynh

Securities

ABNANVSiemens AGHapag-LloydSAPG.DE

Themes

1Q26 Earnings ResiliencyData Centre ExpansionAI Strategic PositioningRed Sea Shipping Disruptions

Regions

EuropeMiddle EastNetherlandsGermanyDenmark