French Professional Services Stock News

Edenred and Visa announced a partnership to expand digital payment solutions, with Edenred certifying its in-house issuing infrastructure for Visa across multiple business lines and gaining access to new payment capabilities. This collaboration, alongside Edenred's reported third quarter revenue of €726 million, reflecting continued growth, signals the company's focus on accelerating its technology leadership and international expansion. We'll explore how Edenred's Visa partnership and...

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...

Air Liquide recently reported a 1.9% revenue increase on a comparable basis for the third quarter, confirming its 2025 outlook and highlighting resilient performances in Healthcare and Industrial Merchant divisions despite currency and energy challenges. The company also advanced its market presence through the acquisition of South Korea's DIG Airgas and announced significant new projects in clean energy and semiconductors, resulting in record efficiency gains and a €4.9 billion investment...

Earlier this week, Accor confirmed that its board is evaluating a potential IPO for Ennismore, with the company aiming to retain control while supporting Ennismore’s growth platform; at the same time, Accor noted solid third-quarter RevPAR gains in the Americas alongside continued strength in its Luxury & Lifestyle division, despite weakness in other areas. An IPO of Ennismore could provide Accor with additional liquidity and operating flexibility, positioning the company to further enhance...

Sopra Steria Group reported consolidated revenue of €1.32 billion for Q3 2025, reflecting a 3.0% decline in total growth and a 2.9% decline on an organic basis, with an update that its major UK defense programme has just launched and will not contribute growth until 2026. Alongside lower-than-expected revenues, the Board of Directors has begun an external search for a new Chief Executive Officer, signaling near-term leadership transition and possible shifts in company direction. We will...

FDJ United (ENXTPA:FDJU) issued updated earnings guidance, projecting a slight revenue dip for the fourth quarter compared to last year. The company is maintaining expectations for full-year revenue to top EUR 3.7 billion. See our latest analysis for FDJ United. With the company revising its outlook for the current quarter but reaffirming robust annual revenues, market sentiment has leaned cautious. FDJ United’s 1-year total shareholder return is -25.79%, reflecting recent shifts in growth...

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Pernod Ricard (ENXTPA:RI) caught investors’ attention after its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved all resolutions, including confirmation of the annual dividend and several key board appointments. This combination sets a clear tone for the months ahead. See our latest analysis for Pernod Ricard. Even with recent board appointments and steady dividend policy providing a tone of stability, Pernod Ricard’s share price momentum has struggled to regain its previous highs. After a...

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As the European stock markets continue to show resilience with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.68% and major indices such as Germany's DAX and the UK's FTSE 100 also posting gains, investors are keenly assessing opportunities that may be trading below their estimated value. In this environment of improved business activity and consumer confidence, identifying stocks that are undervalued can provide potential avenues for growth, especially when considering companies with...

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The board of Thales S.A. ( EPA:HO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.95 per share on the 4th of...

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In recent commentary, Safran's CEO reported that fourth quarter LEAP engine deliveries are expected to closely match third quarter levels, while CFM is continuing talks for a potential Boeing 737 engine deal with a Turkish airline. This update highlights both the stability of Safran’s core engine operations and the ongoing pursuit of new business opportunities within the commercial aerospace sector. We'll explore how the steady outlook for LEAP engine deliveries shapes Safran's current...

Mersen recently reported Q3 results that missed market expectations, citing ongoing weakness in its solar power segment and reducing its full-year organic sales growth, profit margin, and capital expenditure guidance due to a lack of recovery in this area. An important takeaway is that management expressed limited visibility on a turnaround in the solar segment, prompting analysts to anticipate downward revisions to consensus estimates for the company. We'll explore how weak activity and...

Vinci (ENXTPA:DG) just released third quarter results showing its revenue climbed 5% to €19.4 billion. Traffic at Vinci Airports also increased. The company reaffirmed its 2025 outlook and addressed France’s higher corporate tax charges. See our latest analysis for Vinci. Vinci’s solid quarterly revenue gains and growth in airport traffic have helped the company maintain strong operational momentum this year, even with higher French corporate taxes on the horizon. The shares now trade at...