French Industrials Stock News

AXA (ENXTPA:CS) is drawing attention as activist investor Cevian weighs an engagement focused on releasing capital and possible asset sales. This aligns with AXA's own "unlock the future" initiative, which targets higher earnings and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for AXA. After a strong start to the year, AXA’s share price has lost some steam recently, dipping 6.8% over the past month and giving up some YTD gains. However, the long-term picture remains impressive, with a 1-year...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage...

Pluxee N.V. ( EPA:PLX ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 23rd of December to...

While Elis SA ( EPA:ELIS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...

Shareholders might have noticed that TF1 SA ( EPA:TFI ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The early...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

When close to half the companies in France have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may consider...

SCOR (ENXTPA:SCR) delivered a remarkable 173.2% earnings growth year-over-year, far outpacing its five-year average of 3.5% per year. Net profit margins rose to 3.3% from 1.2% last year, and with shares trading at a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 8.7x, which is below the European Insurance industry average, investors may see opportunity in this combination of improving profitability and relative value. While the company trades below estimated fair value and shows steady revenue growth forecasts,...

Wondering if Compagnie de Saint-Gobain is trading at a bargain or riding high on market hype? You are not alone; plenty of investors are asking the same after its latest moves. The stock has dipped 7.0% over the past week and is down 9.5% over the last month, but the longer view shows a 119.4% gain over three years and 158.3% over five years. This suggests there is still growth potential worth examining. Recently, investors and analysts have been digesting news of Saint-Gobain's expansion...

Ever wondered if LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Société Européenne is really worth its current price tag? You’re not alone. The stock often draws attention from both seasoned investors and newcomers looking for luxury sector opportunities. After dipping slightly by 0.1% in the last week, LVMH’s shares have actually surged 16.8% over the past month, hinting at renewed optimism or shifting perceptions of its growth prospects. Recent headlines highlight strong demand for luxury goods in key...

Dassault Systèmes (ENXTPA:DSY) is drawing attention this week thanks to two headline events. The company announced a major expansion of its Medidata collaboration with Sanofi, and also revealed new 3D retail technology that is now live on Sklum’s platform. See our latest analysis for Dassault Systèmes. While the Medidata partnership expansion and the launch of immersive retail tech signal Dassault Systèmes’ drive to innovate, the market’s response has been cautious. The stock’s share price...

Curious whether Atos is a hidden bargain, overpriced, or sitting right where it should be? Let’s break down what the recent numbers and headlines really say about the stock’s value. While Atos has soared 102.9% so far this year, short-term performance is decidedly mixed, with a 16.3% drop in the past month and a slight 2.0% gain over the past year. Recent buzz surrounds Atos as the company’s significant restructuring efforts and ongoing negotiations for asset sales have captured market...

Thales (ENXTPA:HO) has moved steadily in recent weeks, with investors keeping an eye on its broader performance metrics. Despite some ups and downs in the past month, the company’s longer-term returns have remained appealing for many market watchers. See our latest analysis for Thales. After a notable year-to-date share price surge of 79.43%, Thales has caught the attention of growth-focused investors, especially as momentum remains strong despite some short-term pullbacks. The company’s...

Wondering if Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions stock is a genuine bargain or just priced fairly? You are not alone. With market opinions all over the place, a deeper dive is well worth it. The past year has seen the share price dip by 7.3%, with a steeper drop of 13.9% year-to-date. This could mean new opportunities or changing risks. Recent headlines about Michelin have highlighted strategic partnerships and sustainability initiatives, both of...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Ayvens (ENXTPA:AYV) posted annual earnings growth of 48.3% in the most recent year, lifting its five-year average to 0.2% per year. Net profit margins jumped to 2.9% from last year’s 2%. While earnings are forecast to rise 11.7% annually over the next three years, revenue is expected to decline marginally by 0.2% each year. Investors will see an attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 13x alongside positive profit momentum, balanced by ongoing questions about the company’s financial position...

Imerys (ENXTPA:NK) remains in the red, with losses worsening at an annual rate of 43.6% over the past five years. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to climb 17.67% per year, and the company is projected to swing to profitability in the next three years. This growth is expected to outpace average market growth. However, revenue is expected to rise just 4.1% annually, trailing behind the French market’s 5.6% benchmark. As a result, investors are left to weigh turnaround potential against...

Viridien Société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIRI) is currently unprofitable but has managed to shrink its losses at an impressive rate of 74% per year over the last five years. Expectations are for the company to hit profitability within the next three years, with earnings projected to rise at 7.98% annually, while revenue is set to grow at 4.5% per year, lagging behind the French market average of 5.6%. With the share price at €106, which is above the estimated fair value of €99.62, investors are...

TotalEnergies (ENXTPA:TTE) posted a net profit margin of 7.7% for the most recent year, down from last year’s 8.3%, with earnings growth turning negative after several years of averaging 21.5% annually. While earnings are forecast to grow at 3.5% per year, which is well below the French market’s 12.4% average, the company’s relative value proposition remains in focus, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.5x and below its estimated fair value of €152.92 per share. For investors, the key...

X-FAB Silicon Foundries (ENXTPA:XFAB) is forecast to grow earnings by 40.4% per year, significantly outpacing its own five-year average growth of 18.9% and the French market's projected 12.4% per year. Revenue growth is also expected to lead, with a 6.9% annual forecast compared to the French market's 5.6%. However, net profit margins have compressed sharply to 3.7%, down from 13.8% last year. This suggests profitability pressure despite strong growth expectations and an attractive valuation...

JCDecaux SE recently secured the exclusive 10-year advertising contract for Barcelona’s bus shelters and City Information Panels, covering over 1,400 shelters, nearly 500 information panels, and 3,000 analogue advertising displays, with 300 new digital screens to be installed city-wide. This win marks JCDecaux’s return to Spain’s second largest city and cements its position as the operator of the country’s largest national range of street furniture displays, reflecting a strengthened...

L'Air Liquide (ENXTPA:AI) unveiled plans to combine its industrial divisions into one global structure, aiming to boost efficiency and speed up digital and AI adoption. Recent quarterly results and a sustained outlook reinforce this forward-looking approach. See our latest analysis for L'Air Liquide. While L'Air Liquide has recently captured attention with its sweeping industrial reorganisation and expansion into clean energy and semiconductors, the share price has drifted lower in the past...

Earlier this week, Samsung Heavy Industries announced that an LNG carrier featuring its new Korean LNG cargo hold (KC-2C) technology had completed its first commercial voyage, promising improved airtightness and insulation and reducing dependence on Gaztransport & Technigaz’s established systems. This development signals a shift in the competitive landscape for LNG containment, highlighting South Korea’s push for technological self-reliance in a market historically dominated by GTT’s...

Danone reported third-quarter 2025 sales of €6.88 billion, surpassing expectations as robust growth in China’s infant milk formula and medical nutrition offset weaker demand in North America. The company reconfirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, highlighting China's contribution as an increasingly critical driver amid concerns about regional diversification and evolving consumer preferences. We’ll explore how China’s exceptional performance and Danone’s renewed guidance may influence the...