Annual closing prices - Volkswagen shares 2013-2021

In 2021, Volkswagen's preference shares were valued at just over 177 euros, while ordinary shares closed at a little over 258 euros. In both 2021 and 2019, Volkswagen’s shares were worth significantly more than one year earlier. The company has seemingly put losses related to the 2015 diesel emissions scandal behind it.

Effects on stock price

Shareholders of Volkswagen stock are experiencing continuous ups and downs. VW shares took a hit in 2015, when the manufacturer of light and commercial vehicles recorded an operating loss of more than four billion euros for the financial year. In September 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice of violations to Volkswagen. The release of this paper led to a decline in value of Volkswagen's shares, and a lack of transparency from the board has cost VW further damage. Profits have recovered quickly and so did product sales, but litigations are still ongoing. Several firm representatives face legal action for intentionally withholding information from investors. In March 2021, share prices moved their quickest since Dieselgate, and upwards. Plans to construct massive battery cell manufacturing facilities triggered market interest.