French Industrials Stock News

Earlier in October 2025, AXA SA completed two significant fixed-income offerings, raising €750 million through perpetual Tier 1 bonds and approximately €742.46 million via subordinated Tier 2 bonds due 2056, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen its capital base. Additionally, AXA Hong Kong and Macau received seven honors at The Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2025, spotlighting the company’s advances in innovation, digital transformation, and customer service excellence in Asia. We'll...

BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) has been found civilly liable by a Manhattan federal jury for its role in enabling atrocities in Sudan. The ruling establishes a new legal precedent and highlights significant financial accountability risks for investors. See our latest analysis for BNP Paribas. The landmark Sudan ruling arrives after a volatile stretch for BNP Paribas, with its share price falling 11.7% over the past month but still boasting a year-to-date gain of 15.6%. Despite recent legal...

Earlier this month, Veolia Environnement was awarded the Operation and Maintenance contract for the Aguas Pacifico multipurpose desalination plant in Valparaiso, Chile, the country's first large-scale facility of its kind, following a competitive tender against five major companies. This milestone contract not only extends Veolia's global leadership in desalination but also highlights its capability to deliver advanced, sustainable water solutions that help address drought-affected regions...

Interest around STMicroelectronics (ENXTPA:STMPA) jumped this week as the company released its third-quarter earnings. While STMicroelectronics beat analyst estimates for Q3, shares dropped sharply after it lowered its sales outlook for the full year. See our latest analysis for STMicroelectronics. STMicroelectronics’ share price has taken a real hit, down over 13% last week, despite beating Q3 estimates and announcing new products and board changes. That sharp drop reflects fading momentum...

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ENXTPA:URW) has seen its shares fluctuate over the past week, reflecting ongoing investor interest in the commercial real estate sector. With a steady return in the past month, there is an upbeat mood among shareholders. See our latest analysis for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's share price has climbed 23.26% year-to-date, while the past year’s total shareholder return of 23.11% and a notable 109.58% over three years highlight upward momentum...

AXA (ENXTPA:CS) is in the spotlight after its Hong Kong and Macau branches captured seven awards at The Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the company’s strengths in innovation and customer-focused strategies. See our latest analysis for AXA. AXA’s recognition for innovation arrives on the heels of two sizable fixed-income offerings, each worth around €750 million. These offerings further strengthen its financial footing and capacity for strategic growth. The stock’s...

Earlier this month, Dassault Systèmes cut its annual revenue growth outlook to 4%-6% for 2025 and reported third-quarter results that came in below expectations, while reaffirming its 7%-10% diluted EPS growth target. An expanded partnership between Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, and Sanofi to advance clinical research highlights the potential for innovation within its Life Sciences segment, despite current challenges. We will examine how Dassault Systèmes' lowered full-year revenue...

Mersen (ENXTPA:MRN) caught investor attention after its shares took a steep dive, following the release of Q3 results that fell short of expectations. This was driven largely by sluggish performance in its solar power segment. See our latest analysis for Mersen. After gaining impressive ground for much of 2024, Mersen's share price has now swung sharply as recent weak solar segment results rattled the market. The stock dropped 18.3% in a single day but still holds a 12.4% year-to-date price...

Bureau Veritas (ENXTPA:BVI) shares have seen a steady climb over the past month, gaining more than 10%. Investors are taking note of the company’s recent momentum as they look for clues about whether this move could continue. See our latest analysis for Bureau Veritas. While Bureau Veritas has enjoyed a strong 1-month share price return of nearly 11%, this builds on a longer-term track record reflected in a 1-year total shareholder return of 1.3% and an impressive 73.5% gain over five years...

When close to half the companies in France have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider...

Vinci SA recently confirmed its 2025 earnings guidance following solid third-quarter results, reporting group revenue of €19.4 billion, up 4.7%, and continued growth in airport traffic and Energy Solutions segments. The company also highlighted that a one-off increase in France's corporate income tax for large companies is expected to reduce 2025 net income by an estimated €0.4 billion, underscoring its exposure to regulatory changes in its home market. We’ll assess how Vinci’s ability to...

If you are wondering what to do with Airbus stock right now, you are not alone. With shares closing recently at 208.45 and an impressive 51.7% gain over the past year, investors are grappling with the classic dilemma: keep riding the rally or lock in profits? Over the past five years, Airbus has soared 256.4%, showing resilience and recovery momentum as global travel demand steadily returns. Just in the last month, the stock is up 6.5%, and it has climbed 4.0% in the last week alone. Several...

If you're sitting there wondering what to do about TotalEnergies stock, you're not alone. It's one of those names that always seems just a little under the radar, yet it has been quietly doing some interesting things. Take a glance at the recent numbers, and you’ll see that the stock nudged up 2.3% in the last week. However, over the past month it slipped by a modest 0.6%. Over the past year, it’s down 5.0%, which might surprise you, but when you zoom out a little further you’ll find it’s up...

In its Q3 2025 earnings update, Ipsos reported a 2.9% organic growth rebound, but trimmed its full-year outlook due to ongoing weakness in public sector activity and broader external challenges. The company's leadership transition, integration of The BVA Family acquisition, and upcoming strategy announcement focused on digital and AI signal a significant transformation in its business model. We'll examine how Ipsos's lowered annual guidance and focus on digital acceleration could reshape its...

Kering SA reported that its group revenue for the third quarter of 2025 was €3.42 billion, representing a 10% decline as reported and a 5% decline on a comparable basis, with performance at Gucci and across the portfolio showing sequential improvement over the previous quarter. In parallel, Kering agreed to sell its beauty division and certain fragrance licenses to L'Oréal for €4 billion in cash, aligning with a broader restructuring plan to refocus on fashion and reduce debt while entering...

Air France-KLM (ENXTPA:AF) shares have been quietly shifting over the past month, dipping around 4% even as the company maintains positive year-to-date gains. Investors appear to be weighing recent performance against longer-term expectations. See our latest analysis for Air France-KLM. Despite a modest dip over the past month, Air France-KLM’s 39.1% year-to-date share price return points to strong momentum as the travel sector regains altitude. While recent pullbacks may reflect shifting...

Wendel (ENXTPA:MF) has seen a modest share price increase of 1.8% today and is up 4% over the past week. Investors might be reviewing the company’s recent performance and valuation as they consider next moves. See our latest analysis for Wendel. With today’s share price now at €82.0, Wendel’s recent gains have helped stem some of this year’s declines, though momentum has been uneven. The 1-year total shareholder return is still down 5.3%, but over three and five years, patient investors have...

Thinking about what to do with your Safran shares, or considering a first step into this growing aerospace name? You are far from alone. Safran’s stock has been catching the eye of investors everywhere, and the numbers show why. Just this past week, shares climbed 2.6%, rounding off a robust 4.1% jump for the past month. If you zoom out even further, the stock really shines: up 41.7% so far this year, an impressive 45.6% over the last twelve months, and a staggering 250% gain over five years...

L'Oréal (ENXTPA:OR) shares recently edged lower, even as the company continues to deliver steady annual growth in both revenue and net income. With the stock up 11% year-to-date, investors are tuning in for what is next. See our latest analysis for L'Oréal. L'Oréal’s 11% share price return so far this year reflects growing optimism about its steady fundamentals, despite a recent brief dip and a few headline-grabbing moments around the sector. Over both the short and long term, total...

Thinking of making a move with Schneider Electric stock? You're not alone. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just someone eyeing the latest buzz, the stock's journey has certainly caught the attention of markets this year. In the past month alone, shares have jumped 9.1%, and that follows a strong 3.1% gain just in the last week. If you zoom out further, the returns get even more impressive: 105.3% over three years and a remarkable 167.7% in five years. This performance naturally gets...

Median Technologies (ENXTPA:ALMDT) remains unprofitable, with losses having increased at an average rate of 16.8% per year over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow at a robust 31.45% annually. Despite the strong growth outlook, the company is not expected to reach profitability in the next three years and is currently trading at a Price-To-Sales Ratio of 5x, which is notably higher than both its peer group and the broader European Healthcare Services industry averages. Investors...

If you find yourself wondering what to do next with ERAMET shares, you are definitely not alone. Many investors have been watching this stock with curiosity, especially after its combination of steady climbs and surprising dips over the past few years. The story has become even more interesting recently, with ERAMET showing a modest 0.3% gain over the last week and jumping 8.3% in the past month. If you zoom out a bit farther, the year-to-date return sits at 9.4%, and the one-year return...

Earlier this week, Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions reported group sales of €19.28 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, down from €20.17 billion a year earlier. This sales decrease, tied to market contractions and heightened competition in North America and Europe, prompted Michelin to revise its full-year guidance downward and lower profit forecasts. We'll assess how this sales decline and revised outlook impact Michelin's...

Sodexo recently reported its full-year results for the period ended August 31, 2025, showing sales of €24.07 billion and net income of €695 million, alongside a proposed dividend increase to €2.70 per share in line with company policy. An interesting insight is that while net income saw a very large increase, basic earnings per share from continuing operations slightly decreased, reflecting a difference in earnings structure compared to the previous year. We will explore how Sodexo’s...