French Chemicals Stock News

Why Valeo’s India push matters for shareholders Valeo (ENXTPA:FR) is in focus after committing more than €200m to expand electrification, ADAS, and AI activities in India, alongside a large electric powertrain deal with Mahindra & Mahindra. This investment and the Mahindra partnership sit alongside a collaboration with 2CRSi on immersion cooled edge data centers for 5G and AI in India, giving investors fresh context for the stock’s recent performance. See our latest analysis for...

As European markets navigate volatility with the STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching new highs but ending largely unchanged, investors are closely monitoring the impact of AI disruption concerns and robust U.S. job data on their portfolios. In this climate, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth potential with consistent returns.

STMicroelectronics (ENXTPA:STMPA) has drawn fresh attention after two AI focused announcements: a multi year, multi billion US$ collaboration with Amazon Web Services, and the launch of its Stellar P3E automotive microcontroller with built in AI acceleration. See our latest analysis for STMicroelectronics. The recent AWS collaboration and automotive AI launch follow a strong run, with a 24.4% 30-day share price return and 52.07% 90-day share price return. This comes even as the 3-year total...

Safran SA's ( EPA:SAF ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, we think that...

As European markets navigate volatility amid global concerns about AI disruption and economic data surprises, the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently achieved a new high before settling with a modest gain. In such an environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT) is back in focus after its board approved 2025 results, confirmed a proposed €2.0 per share dividend at a 2.6% yield, and paired solid earnings with cautious 2026 guidance. See our latest analysis for Vicat. Those earnings, guidance and dividend headlines land after a choppy few weeks for Vicat, with a 3.25% 1 day share price return at €73.0 following a 4.82% 1 month share price decline. A 60.74% 1 year total shareholder return and 184.03% 3 year total shareholder return...

Thales (ENXTPA:HO) is in focus after Fireblocks announced an expanded collaboration that integrates its digital asset platform with Thales’ Luna HSMs, aiming to support secure, regulator-compliant digital asset operations for banks and other financial institutions. See our latest analysis for Thales. The recent Fireblocks collaboration lands at a time when Thales’ €259.5 share price sits on a 10.43% year to date share price return, alongside a 42.99% 1 year total shareholder return and a...

If you are wondering whether Vinci's current share price still offers value, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. Vinci shares last closed at €137.75, with returns of 3.1% over 7 days, 18.6% over 30 days, 13.7% year to date, 32.2% over 1 year, 42.1% over 3 years, and 88.0% over 5 years, which may influence how you think about the risk and reward trade off today. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in large infrastructure...

If you are wondering whether LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne is attractively priced today, it helps to step back from the brand power and look closely at what the current share price actually implies. The stock last closed at €533.90, with a 1.7% gain over the past 7 days, but a 8.4% decline over 30 days, a 16.8% decline year to date, and a 20.9% decline over 1 year, while the 5 year return sits at 9.3% and the 3 year return at a 30.1% decline. Recent coverage around...

Carrefour share move and recent performance snapshot With no single headline event driving recent trading, Carrefour (ENXTPA:CA) has drawn attention after a 4.8% decline over the past day, set against a 5.3% gain over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the stock shows a 14.1% total return, while the past year sits at 16.3%. Year to date, performance is closer to 1.7%. This points to a different picture over shorter periods. See our latest analysis for Carrefour. At a share price of...

TotalEnergies (ENXTPA:TTE) has put capital returns at the center of its latest update, pairing higher 2025 dividends and fresh buybacks with detailed 2026 production and methane reduction targets across its multi energy portfolio. See our latest analysis for TotalEnergies. The recent update comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 16.45% and a 90 day share price return of 17.37%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 126.26% points to gains that extend...

Mercialys (ENXTPA:MERY) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2025, with first half total revenue of €88.7 million and basic EPS of €0.15, backed by funds from operations of €61.6 million or €0.66 per share. Trailing 12 month revenue stands at €180.6 million and basic EPS at €0.36 as investors watch how margins evolve from here. The company has seen half year revenue move from €91.6 million in the first half of 2024 to €88.0 million in the second half and then €88.7 million in the first...

On February 17, 2026, Icade’s board approved the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside releasing full-year results showing sales of €346.5 million and revenue of €1.45 billion. The company cut its net loss to €123 million, with basic and diluted loss per share narrowing to €1.62, highlighting a clear improvement in bottom-line performance despite lower top-line figures. We’ll now examine how Icade’s reduced full-year net loss and ongoing office-market headwinds...

L'Oréal (ENXTPA:OR) shares came under pressure after fourth quarter and full year 2025 results fell short of market expectations. Weakness in North Asia and travel retail weighed on its luxury brands. See our latest analysis for L'Oréal. That earnings disappointment and softer North Asia performance came after a solid run, with an 11.35% 3 month share price return and a 16.30% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building over the longer stretch. If this update has you...

If you are wondering whether Publicis Groupe is starting to look like value after a rough patch, this article walks through what the current price may be implying about the business. The share price closed at €70.68, with returns of an 11.5% decline over 7 days, an 18.1% decline over 30 days and a 19.4% decline year to date, compared with a 30.6% decline over the past year. The 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 4.9% and 76.6% respectively. These moves have brought fresh attention to how...

Carrefour partnership puts Vusion’s European rollout in focus Vusion (ENXTPA:VU) is back on investors’ radar after Carrefour agreed to roll out its digital shelf labels, IoT rails, and AI shelf monitoring across all French hypermarkets and supermarkets by 2030. See our latest analysis for Vusion. The Carrefour agreement comes after a sharp 1 day share price return of 9.99% to €131.0. However, the 30 day and year to date share price returns of 9.78% and 37.32% declines indicate that momentum...

If you are wondering whether Kering is attractively priced or still carrying a premium, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about its value. The stock closed at €272.90, with returns of a 5.2% decline over 7 days, a 5.5% decline over 30 days, a 10.4% decline year to date, a 2.1% gain over 1 year, a 48.8% decline over 3 years and a 40.5% decline over 5 years, which gives long term holders a mixed experience. Recent attention on Kering has centered on how...

Hermès International Société en commandite par actions plans to propose a higher annual dividend at its upcoming General Meeting. The company is also providing detailed disclosure of its executive compensation policy, including the level of achievement of CSR objectives. These disclosures give investors more transparency on how management rewards are tied to financial and sustainability goals. Hermès International, traded as ENXTPA:RMS, comes to this dividend proposal with a current share...

Law firms have petitioned the UN Global Compact to review BNP Paribas’ (ENXTPA:BNP) membership over alleged historical complicity in human rights violations in Sudan, with potential removal under consideration. BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK has partnered with Inicio AI to use conversational AI in affordability assessments, integrating the technology into its regulated lending processes. BNP Paribas, a large European banking group with retail, corporate and investment banking activities,...

EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme (ENXTPA:EL) is back in focus after its Board proposed a €4.00 per share dividend with a scrip option, alongside fresh share buybacks, highlighting current capital return decisions. See our latest analysis for EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme. The latest dividend proposal and recent share buybacks come after a period of pressure on EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme's share price, with a 30 day share price return showing a decline of 10.30% and a 90 day share...

European markets have recently experienced volatility, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching a new high but ending the week with only a slight gain. This backdrop presents an intriguing landscape for investors considering penny stocks, which are often smaller or newer companies that can offer unexpected value. Despite their vintage moniker, these stocks remain relevant and can provide compelling opportunities for those seeking to explore beyond well-known names, particularly...

Sanofi (ENXTPA:SAN) has appointed Belén Garijo as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Hudson. Manuela Buxo has been named Head of Specialty Care, aligning leadership with Sanofi’s core therapeutic focus areas. The company is proposing changes to its bylaws and board structure to reflect the leadership transition and governance adjustments. For you as an investor, this is a meaningful shift at a major global pharmaceutical group that develops and commercializes prescription...

Capgemini SE ( EPA:CAP ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 8.7% to €104 in...

Voltalia (ENXTPA:VLTSA) is back in focus after its subsidiary Renvolt signed a turnkey EPC contract for ESB’s 124.2 megawatt Wexford Hub solar project in Ireland, expanding an already active partnership. See our latest analysis for Voltalia. Despite the new EPC win in Ireland and recent updates on its share capital and upcoming full year results, Voltalia’s €7.04 share price sits on a year to date share price return of 13.78% decline and a five year total shareholder return of 67.54% decline,...