French Capital Markets Stock News

If you are wondering whether STMicroelectronics is priced attractively right now, the key question is how the current share price compares with the company’s estimated fair value. The stock has seen a 5% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.9% gain over the last 30 days, and returns of 0.2% year to date, alongside a 3.5% decline over the last year and deeper pullbacks over 3 and 5 years, which may signal shifting views on its potential and risk. Recent coverage of STMicroelectronics has focused...

The European market has shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher, buoyed by robust economic data and earnings results. In the context of this steady economic backdrop, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area. Despite being a somewhat outdated term, these stocks can offer growth potential when supported by strong fundamentals and sound financials.

As the European market shows resilience with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 0.77%, investors are keenly observing economic data and earnings results that continue to shape market sentiment. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks can be a strategic move for those seeking steady income, as these stocks often provide reliable returns even amid mixed performances in major stock indexes.

Earlier in January 2026, Edenred completed a €500 million, 7‑year bond issuance with a 3.75% coupon, maturing on January 15, 2033, to fund general corporate purposes including refinancing a €500 million bond due March 2026. The deal, more than three times subscribed by a broad base of international institutional investors, improves Edenred’s liquidity profile and extends the average maturity of its bond debt from 3.3 to 4.1 years, supporting its Amplify25‑28 plan. We will now examine how...

In January 2026, Alstom reported year-on-year sales growth for the third quarter and first nine months of its 2025/26 financial year, alongside a very large quarterly order intake of €9.60 billion that lifted its backlog above €100.30 billion. At the same time, the company secured multi-year rolling stock contracts across Europe and North America, including additional Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains for SNCF Voyageurs, reinforcing the visibility of its long-term rail equipment and...

Context for Wendel’s Recent Share Performance With no single headline event driving attention, Wendel (ENXTPA:MF) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share performance, its current €80.45 price and the firm’s role as a diversified private equity investor. See our latest analysis for Wendel. Recent moves have been relatively muted, with a 1 day share price return of 1.58% and a year to date share price return decline of 1.47%, while the 1 year total shareholder return decline of...

If you are looking at Kering and wondering whether the current share price reflects its true worth, this article is written with that exact question in mind. The stock recently closed at €269.65, with returns of 11.2% over 1 year but declines of 12.8% over 7 days, 10.9% over 30 days, 11.5% year to date, and 45.1% and 43.7% across 3 and 5 years respectively. This can signal changing views on both risk and opportunity. These moves have come alongside ongoing headlines around the wider luxury...

Why BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) is on investors’ radar today BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) shares have attracted attention recently as investors consider the bank’s current valuation, recent share performance and financial profile, including revenue of €46,870m and net income of €10,846m. See our latest analysis for BNP Paribas. At a share price of €86.42, BNP Paribas has cooled slightly over the past week but still carries a 30 day share price return of 7.22% and a 90 day gain of 26.40%. The 1 year...

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Renault (ENXTPA:RNO) is back in focus after reporting its 2025 revenue update, with 2,336,807 vehicles sold worldwide, a 3.2% rise in a market up 1.6%, and all three complementary brands outpacing overall conditions. See our latest analysis for Renault. Despite the solid 2025 sales update, Renault’s recent share price return has been weak. The 30 day share price return is 12.16%, while the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 30.67% decline, pointing to fading momentum as investors...

In recent days, LVMH has faced renewed US tariff threats on European luxury goods and completed an agreement to sell its DFS Greater China travel retail business to China Tourism Group Duty Free, while also announcing leadership changes across its fashion and jewelry brands ahead of its 22 January 2026 earnings release. These developments highlight how trade policy risks, portfolio reshaping in Greater China, and upcoming margin commentary are converging at a key moment for LVMH’s global...

OVH Groupe S.A. recently reported its first quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of €275.3 million, compared with €263.5 million in the same period a year earlier. This incremental revenue increase offers investors a fresh datapoint on OVH Groupe’s current operating performance and potential business momentum. We’ll now look at how OVH Groupe’s latest quarterly revenue growth shapes the company’s investment narrative and future opportunities. These 9 companies survived and thrived after COVID and...

Capgemini (ENXTPA:CAP) is working with the Ontario Energy Association on the new Distribution System Operator Roadmap. The roadmap focuses on future grid planning for Ontario, targeting affordability, resilience and reliability for electricity users. This collaboration highlights Capgemini’s role in utility sector transformation and digital grid planning. Capgemini’s involvement in Ontario’s DSO Roadmap comes at a time when the company’s shares trade at €133.3, with a 1 year return of 16.5%...

As European markets show resilience with the STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher, investors are keeping a close eye on smaller companies that might offer unique opportunities. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, still capture the essence of investing in smaller or less-established firms that may hold significant value. By focusing on those with robust financials and potential for growth, investors can uncover promising prospects among these often-overlooked stocks.

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Nacon fair value estimate is €0.57 Nacon's €0.45 share price...

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x HiPay Group SA ( EPA:ALHYP ) may be sending bullish signals at the...

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Key Insights The projected fair value for Accor is €70.34 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Accor's €45.57...

What recent performance suggests for L'Oréal (ENXTPA:OR) shareholders L'Oréal (ENXTPA:OR) has seen its share price move in different directions over recent periods, with a 0.9% gain in the past day, a 1.8% decline over the week, and positive returns over the month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. With the stock last closing at €384.35 and a total return of 37.0% over the past 5 years, many investors are asking how this performance lines up with the company’s current fundamentals...

Client contract puts Exosens in focus Exosens (ENXTPA:EXENS) has landed its largest single order for 5G image intensifier tubes, with ACTinBlack Group committing to more than 7,000 units for European Special Forces programs. With deliveries scheduled across 2027 and 2028, this multi year contract highlights demand for Exosens’ high performance night vision technology in defense applications and gives investors additional context for thinking about the company’s future revenue visibility and...

Earlier in January 2026, Exail announced two new contracts for its DriX H-9 surface drone, including a CUAS-equipped unit for a major navy and a second system for the French Navy’s hydrographic service SHOM. By combining counter-drone defense capabilities with seabed mapping in a single modular platform, Exail is pushing autonomous surface drones into a wider range of maritime security and survey roles. Next, we’ll examine how Exail’s expanding DriX H-9 order book for advanced CUAS and...

If you are wondering whether Engie shares still offer value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might be indicating about the stock. Engie most recently closed at €23.84, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 7.0% over 30 days, 3.8% year to date, 64.9% over 1 year and 140.9% over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits at 169.4%. Recent coverage around Engie has focused on its role in European utilities and energy transition policies, along with ongoing...