InPost Shares Soar 20% Mid-Day Following Takeover Bid
InPost's stock surged by 20.19% this Tuesday, January 6, at midday, driven by the announcement of an indicative proposal to acquire all its shares. The price reached 13.93 euros from 11.59 euros the previous day, marking a dramatic turnaround after a challenging year with a 16.19% decline. Trading volumes reached 0.73% of the capital, reflecting a significant resurgence of investor interest in this Polish specialist in automated parcel lockers.
Indicative Proposal Received
InPost announced on Tuesday that it had received an indicative proposal for the potential acquisition of all its shares, triggering an immediate massive bullish movement in the stock. The price stood at 13.93 euros at midday, up 20.19% from the previous day's close at 11.59 euros. This surge follows an 11% gain recorded on Monday, amplifying the positive momentum. The automated locker group has not disclosed the identity of the proposer and added that there is no guarantee that the offer will lead to a transaction. This improvement marks a striking contrast with the recent trend of the stock, which had shown a decline of 16.19% over the past year. Over seven days, the performance now reaches 34.98%, while the rebound over three months climbs to 27.21%. The monthly volatility measured at 12.28% reflects the amplitude of recent movements. A special committee consisting of members of the supervisory board and the board of directors has been formed to carefully examine all aspects of a potential transaction. Trading volumes, at 0.73% of the capital, remain moderate but mark a significant increase compared to previous sessions.
Technical Breakthrough
From a technical standpoint, the stock has clearly surpassed its main resistances. The price is now well above its 50-day moving average set at 10.22 euros, but also above its 200-day moving average at 11.17 euros, signaling a structural trend reversal. The resistance threshold at 13.63 euros, identified recently, has been exceeded, paving the way for an extension of the bullish movement. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) reaches 80, a level that signals a pronounced overbought condition. This situation reflects massive buying concentrated over a short period and suggests a possible consolidation phase ahead. However, the MACD confirms the upward momentum, with a MACD line at 0.23 euro positioned above the signal line at 0.14 euro, and a positive histogram of 0.09 euro. The Bollinger Bands, which usually frame the course between 9.45 euros and 11.02 euros, are significantly exceeded by the current level, illustrating the exceptional nature of this movement.
Context of the Offer
This offer, whose details are not known, comes in a particular context for InPost. Last year, InPost's stock lost 37% and reached its lowest level in two years in November due to concerns related to the decreasing dependence of its main client in Poland, its home market. The group had also revised its annual guidance downwards in November 2025, attributing this change to increased investments in the United Kingdom, particularly related to the integration of the British courier Yodel. The main shareholder of InPost is the Czech investment company PPF Group, which holds a 28.75% stake, while A&R Investments, owned by InPost's CEO and founder, Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska, holds a 12.49% stake. The current proposal could reshape the group's shareholding, even though there is no guarantee of its completion. The market capitalization now stands at around 6.8 billion euros after this surge, returning to levels more in line with the valuations of the European logistics sector.
