French Software Stock News

As the eurozone continues its modest recovery, with consumer and business confidence on the rise, investors are exploring opportunities in various segments of the market. Penny stocks, though often associated with speculative ventures, can still offer significant potential when grounded in strong financials. In this article, we will explore three European penny stocks that exemplify financial strength and growth potential in today's evolving market landscape.

In January 2026, Antin Infrastructure Partners announced a broad reshaping of its senior leadership, including appointing Stéphane Ifker and Angelika Schöchlin as co-Chief Investment Officers, new co-heads for its New York office, a new head for its NextGen strategy, and expanded representation on its Investment Committee. This reorganization concentrates decision-making across Antin’s Flagship, Mid Cap and NextGen strategies, potentially changing how the firm sources, executes and manages...

Elis (ENXTPA:ELIS) drew fresh attention after reporting record 2025 revenue of €4.8b, with 4% organic growth in the fourth quarter and margin improvement that came in slightly ahead of analyst expectations. See our latest analysis for Elis. At a share price of €24.5, Elis has seen a 1.9% 7 day share price return and a 2.9% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 26.5% and 5 year total shareholder return of 97.5% point to momentum that has been building rather...

What recent returns reveal about Atos (ENXTPA:ATO) Atos (ENXTPA:ATO) has shown mixed share price moves recently, with a small 1 day decline, a larger pullback over the past week, and positive returns over the month and the past 3 months. For longer term holders, the stock shows a very large 1 year total return alongside steep negative total returns over 3 and 5 years. This presents a very different picture depending on your investment horizon. See our latest analysis for Atos. With the share...

Recent reports highlight Thales Group’s growing role in the expanding eSIM market, as embedded SIM technology gains traction across consumer electronics, automotive applications, and broader IoT connectivity needs. This positions Thales at the core of how device makers and mobility providers manage mobile subscriptions and secure connectivity in an increasingly connected world. We’ll now look at how Thales’ focus on eSIM technology and connectivity could influence the company’s broader...

What Ipsen’s new rare neuroscience deal could mean for shareholders Ipsen (ENXTPA:IPN) has agreed a global collaboration and option with Origami Therapeutics regarding a small molecule protein degrader program for a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder, with the aim of broadening its neuroscience pipeline. See our latest analysis for Ipsen. That rare neuroscience deal lands at a time when Ipsen’s share price has climbed 18.5% over the last month and 12.3% over 90 days, while total...

Eurofins Scientific SE recently reported its full-year 2025 results, with sales of €7,296 million and net income of €475 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus the prior year. The company also signalled confidence by proposing a 20% higher annual dividend of €0.72 per share and completing a €184.14 million share buyback, while continuing to invest in AI-driven laboratory innovation and digital initiatives. We will now look at how...

If you are wondering whether Christian Dior's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article walks through what the market may be pricing in today. The stock last closed at €512.0, with returns of a 6.8% decline over 7 days, a 14.9% decline over 30 days, a 14.9% decline year to date, a 19.3% decline over 1 year, a 33.3% decline over 3 years, and a 23.9% gain over 5 years. Recent moves in luxury names have been closely watched by investors who are monitoring how...

If you are wondering whether BNP Paribas at €91.20 is still reasonably priced after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market price might be implying about the bank's value. The stock has logged returns of 3.5% over the last 7 days, 11.3% over the last 30 days, 11.3% year to date, 52.7% over 1 year, 85.7% over 3 years and 195.9% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much is already priced in. Recent attention on large European banks, including...

In late January 2026, France’s finance minister pressed Capgemini to be fully transparent about a December 2025 contract its U.S. subsidiary signed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting an independent review and an extraordinary board meeting amid political and public criticism. The controversy highlights how government and societal concerns over sensitive public-sector clients can quickly spill into corporate governance, reputational risk management and oversight of overseas...

Government intervention and cancelled asset sale put Eutelsat in focus Eutelsat Communications (ENXTPA:ETL) is back on investors’ radar after the French government blocked the sale of its ground antennas, highlighting security concerns and the group’s role as a European rival to Starlink. See our latest analysis for Eutelsat Communications. The cancelled asset sale and government intervention come after a volatile stretch for Eutelsat, with a 30 day share price return of 27.94% but a 90 day...

Manitou BF SA recently held its Q4 2025 sales and trading statement call on 28 January 2026, offering investors fresh detail on trading conditions ahead of its next earnings announcement scheduled for 3 March 2026. The call has focused attention on dealer order trends and construction machinery demand in Europe, prompting renewed scrutiny of how Manitou BF’s current positioning compares with peers in the sector. We’ll now examine how this increased focus on dealer order trends could...

AXA (ENXTPA:CS) is back in focus after AXA XL entered a debt for nature agreement with Enosis Capital, and the group rolled out Quest, an AI powered advisory platform in Hong Kong and Macau. See our latest analysis for AXA. These sustainability and AI initiatives come as AXA’s share price trades at €38.43, with recent 1-day and 7-day share price returns in positive territory. In contrast, the 30-day share price return and year to date share price return are both 6.15% lower. At the same time,...

Publicis Groupe results and initial market reaction Publicis Groupe (ENXTPA:PUB) released financial results that exceeded expectations, with 5.7% organic revenue growth and steady client demand, prompting the company to keep full year guidance at 5.5%. See our latest analysis for Publicis Groupe. The latest results arrived after a weaker patch for the shares, with a 7 day share price return of a 3.60% decline and a year to date share price return of a 3.95% decline, while the 1 year total...

LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne (ENXTPA:MC) is in focus after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with sales of €80.8b and net income of €10.9b, both below the prior year. See our latest analysis for LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne. The weaker 2025 results and cautious commentary have coincided with a 14.79% year to date share price return and a 20.40% 1-year total shareholder return, which points to fading momentum as investors reassess luxury...

It's not a stretch to say that Robertet SA's ( EPA:RBT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.1x right now seems...

Saint-Gobain recently highlighted employee empowerment and sustainability commitments at its Life Sciences facility. The update focuses on workforce development, environmental initiatives and how these support the group’s broader ESG ambitions. The news adds fresh context for investors following Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (ENXTPA:SGO), currently trading at around €83.22. For investors watching ENXTPA:SGO, this spotlight on the Life Sciences facility comes alongside a mixed share price...

There wouldn't be many who think Groupe MEDIA 6's ( EPA:EDI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x is worth a...

Dassault Systèmes recently highlighted its upcoming 3DEXPERIENCE World event in Houston, scheduled for February 1–4, showcasing AI-enhanced design, simulation, and manufacturing capabilities across its 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS ecosystems. The inclusion of high-profile speakers such as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and inventor Pablos Holman underscores how closely Dassault Systèmes is aligning advanced AI with real-world industrial innovation. We will now look at how this emphasis on AI-driven...

Michelin has announced that Bénédicte de Bonnechose will become Chief Financial Officer of the Group on June 1, 2026, succeeding Yves Chapot, after previously serving as Deputy Group CFO and leading key transportation business lines and the European region. Her combination of deep financial expertise and operational leadership experience at Michelin and LafargeHolcim positions her to influence how the Group balances financial discipline with business execution. Against this backdrop, we will...

Maurel & Prom announced the sale of its stake in Seplat Energy as part of a major portfolio reshuffle. At the same time, the company is expanding internationally through new acquisitions in Colombia and Angola. These moves mark a shift towards external growth and broader geographic diversification for Etablissements Maurel & Prom. For investors watching ENXTPA:MAU, these portfolio changes come with a share price of €6.575 and a value score of 5. The stock has delivered a 19.0% return over...

Kering has recently confronted a steep revenue drop at Gucci and a restructuring plan at Alexander McQueen that could cut about one third of its workforce, reflecting weaker luxury demand and pressure in key markets such as China. Together, Gucci’s identity reset and Alexander McQueen’s cost-focused overhaul highlight how Kering is rethinking its brand portfolio amid a broader luxury slowdown. We’ll now examine how Gucci’s ongoing brand identity challenges shape Kering’s overall investment...

JCDecaux SE announced it has been awarded a 10-year exclusive contract to operate the advertising assets of Luxembourg’s national railway company CFL, including a fully digital network of 143 new high-efficiency screens across stations nationwide from June 2026. This deal deepens JCDecaux’s presence in a country that combines a large daily commuter base with a high concentration of European institutions and multinational firms, offering advertisers a tightly targeted transport media...

OVHcloud was awarded a contract under the European OCRE project, expanding its role in providing cloud infrastructure to research and education institutions across Europe. This win enhances OVHcloud’s visibility among public-sector and academic users, potentially reinforcing its relevance within Europe’s evolving cloud ecosystem. We will explore how winning an OCRE project contract could influence OVHcloud’s investment narrative, particularly its positioning in European cloud...