French Life Sciences Stock News

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...

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...

Earlier this week, Société BIC announced a softer-than-anticipated third-quarter performance for 2025, revised its full-year sales outlook to a 1% to 1.5% decline at constant currency, and began divesting its Cello business in India amid ongoing strategic review efforts. The company's move to sharpen its operational focus and exit the Cello segment comes as new CEO Rob Versloot addresses challenges in major markets, particularly the US. We'll explore how BIC's decision to divest its Cello...

Amundi (ENXTPA:AMUN) shares dropped after news emerged that UniCredit plans to reduce its investments managed by Amundi to almost zero over the next two years. Investors are closely watching this change. See our latest analysis for Amundi. The market reaction to the UniCredit news capped a year where Amundi’s momentum had started to build, supported by resilient inflows, a record €2.32 trillion in assets under management, and solid demand from Asia. While the total shareholder return over the...

Vivendi (ENXTPA:VIV) released its latest unaudited financial results, highlighting a small dip in third quarter revenue, but a 5% rise for the first nine months, thanks largely to Gameloft’s improved numbers. See our latest analysis for Vivendi. Vivendi’s solid revenue growth from Gameloft has helped brighten its broader narrative, and investors seem to have noticed. Despite some recent softness, with a 4.57% drop in the past week, the stock’s total shareholder return of 43.61% over the past...

Forvia SE recently reported unaudited group sales for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, showing sales of €6.12 billion and €19.60 billion, respectively, down from the same periods last year, and confirmed its full-year sales guidance of €26.3–27.5 billion at constant exchange rates. While recent sales declined, Forvia’s reaffirmation of its annual earnings outlook indicates management’s continued confidence in achieving its financial objectives despite recent headwinds. With...

VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU) just landed a high-profile partnership with UK grocer Morrisons, who will roll out electronic shelf labels across all its stores. This comes as VusionGroup reconfirms its upbeat earnings guidance and expects record Q4 revenue. See our latest analysis for VusionGroup. VusionGroup’s win at Morrisons and strengthened guidance have caught investor attention, with the company’s share price up 25.3% year-to-date and a one-year total shareholder return of 58.3%. Momentum has...

Rexel (ENXTPA:RXL) has caught investor attention recently with its shares seeing steady movement. Over the past month, Rexel’s stock has delivered a solid 8% gain, prompting some market watchers to take a closer look. See our latest analysis for Rexel. Zooming out, Rexel’s 23% share price return so far this year builds on impressive momentum, with a 90-day gain of over 15% and a three-year total shareholder return nearing 98%. Recent share movement suggests confidence is rising and hints at...

Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) recently announced two new milestones in its sustainability strategy. Its Boretto site in Italy earned ISCC PLUS certification, and a major modernization and decarbonization project was completed in Lacq/Mourenx, France. See our latest analysis for Arkema. Despite these ambitious sustainability initiatives, Arkema's share price has been under considerable pressure, closing recently at €51.7. The year-to-date share price return stands at -27.79%, while total shareholder...

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Publicis Groupe S.A. ( EPA:PUB ). The company's stock saw a...

Sanofi's ( EPA:SAN ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the last week...

Crédit Agricole (ENXTPA:ACA) posted solid numbers with earnings growth averaging 14.6% per year over the last five years, and current annual EPS projected to rise 3.4%. Revenues are also expected to inch up by 3.2% annually, though both figures lag behind the broader French market’s pace. Net profit margins declined to 24.9% from last year’s 27.2%, reinforcing a picture of modest growth and some pressure on profitability, while investors eye relative value in a sector where margins are front...

On October 20, 2025, CEA and Soitec announced research showing that Fully Depleted Silicon-on-Insulator (FD-SOI) substrates offer strong, intrinsic protection against fault injection attacks, such as those that threaten automotive cybersecurity per ISO/SAE 21434 standards. The research revealed that FD-SOI substrates require up to 150 times more effort to compromise compared to traditional bulk silicon, highlighting their potential to meet strict automotive security needs. We'll now explore...

In late October 2025, M6 Métropole Télévision reported its strongest start to the TV season in six years, highlighting higher audience share and substantial growth on its streaming platform over the previous nine months. Management confirmed streaming revenue is still on track to surpass €200 million by 2028, with over 1 billion hours viewed via M6+ as the platform continues to expand engagement, despite an expected slowdown in TV advertising due to political uncertainty in the final quarter...

Amundi (ENXTPA:AMUN) posted a standout earnings performance, growing net income by 27.1% over the past year, well above its five-year average of 6.2%. The firm’s net profit margin climbed to 23.5% from 20.3%, showing high-quality profitability, even as forward guidance points to a 15.6% annual revenue decline and a 1.9% annual decrease in earnings over the next three years. See our full analysis for Amundi. Next up, we will see how these numbers hold up against the major bull and bear...

Pluxee N.V. recently announced that its Board of Directors is proposing a dividend distribution of €0.38 per ordinary share for fiscal 2025, reflecting a 9% year-on-year increase, pending approval at the upcoming annual General Meeting. This proposed dividend hike stands out as a tangible indicator of the company’s focus on rewarding shareholders and potentially highlights confidence in its underlying financial health. Given the company’s Board has signaled a heightened commitment to...

Exosens reported strong revenue growth in the first nine months of 2025, fueled by continued defense market demand, especially for night vision solutions, and completed several acquisitions, including NVLS and Phasics, to expand its technology portfolio. The company is moving forward with a plan to boost production capacity by 40% by 2027, aiming to meet rising global demand across its defense and imaging segments. We'll examine how this enhanced production capacity and acquisition strategy...

We.Connect SA's ( EPA:ALWEC ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We think this is due to...

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BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) reported earnings growth of 2.4% over the past year, falling short of its five-year average of 9.4% per year. Net profit margins slipped slightly to 23% from 23.6%, pointing to softer profitability. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to grow at 7.9% per year, trailing the broader French market's 12.3% annual pace. However, revenue is expected to outpace the market at 7.2% per year. With shares trading at €66.94, well below both fair value estimates and analyst price...