FDJ United Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
FDJ United's CEO is Stephane Pallez, appointed in Nov 2014, has a tenure of 11.58 years. total yearly compensation is €1.23M, comprised of 31.3% salary and 68.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.005% of the company’s shares, worth €221.63K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.4 years and 6.6 years respectively.
Key information
Stephane Pallez
Chief executive officer
€1.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 31.33% |
| CEO tenure | 11.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.005% |
| Management average tenure | 1.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
FDJU: 2026 Gaming Tax Hike Will Tighten Margins And Drive Repricing
FDJ United's analyst price target has been trimmed by €2 to reflect a series of recent target reductions and a downgrade from several banks, even as models still point to broadly similar fair value, growth, margin and P/E assumptions overall. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on FDJ United, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and one high profile downgrade.
Narrative Update • May 20
FDJU: Future Earnings Power Will Rely On Dividend Reliability And Margin Resilience
FDJ United’s updated analyst price target has moved about €2.60 lower, as analysts factor in more cautious revenue growth assumptions and a slightly higher discount rate, while keeping profit margin and future P/E expectations broadly steady. Analyst Commentary Recent street research on FDJ United has generally centered on re-basing price targets a little lower, with a mix of more cautious views and a few areas where bullish analysts still see support for the equity story.Narrative Update • May 04
FDJU: Execution Risk Around 2026 Taxes And Slower Profitability Will Drive Repricing
FDJ United's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by €2 to €20. This reflects analysts' more cautious assumptions on growth, profitability and risk after a series of recent target cuts and one modest upward revision from major banks.
Narrative Update • Apr 20
FDJU: Slower Revenue Assumptions Will Still Support Future Multiple Expansion
Analysts have nudged the central price target on FDJ United slightly lower to about €29 from roughly €29.55, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a lower future P/E, alongside recent mixed Street targets ranging from €22 to €26.50. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FDJ United shows a mix of views, with price targets now clustering between €22 and €26 and one recent upward adjustment of €0.50.Narrative Update • Apr 05
FDJU: Execution Risk Around 2026 Earnings And Taxes Will Drive Repricing
The analyst price target for FDJ United is now set at €22.00, with recent Street research pointing to small adjustments in growth and margin expectations, as well as different discount rate assumptions that justify modest price target moves around this level. Analyst Commentary Recent research around FDJ United clusters near a central price target of €22.00, but the tone from some bearish analysts is cautious.Narrative Update • Mar 22
FDJU: Lower Revenue Outlook Will Drive Bearish Repricing Ahead
FDJ United's updated analyst price target has edged down to €22.0 from €22.5, as analysts factor in a lower revenue growth outlook, along with slightly different assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious stance on FDJ United, with price targets adjusted to reflect lower growth assumptions and questions around how the current valuation lines up with execution risks.Narrative Update • Mar 08
FDJU: Future Earnings Power Will Rely On Margin Recovery And Dividend Support
Analysts have trimmed their price target on FDJ United to €26 from €27.50, reflecting updated assumptions around growth, profitability and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised €26 price target as still implying a degree of confidence in FDJ United's ability to execute on current plans, even after updating growth and profitability assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 22
FDJU: Tax Burden And Margin Pressure Will Drive Bearish Repricing Ahead
Analysts have maintained their price target on FDJ United at €22.50, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News FDJ United issued earnings guidance for 2026, targeting slight revenue growth, with expectations tied to higher gross gaming revenue and nearly €90 million of additional gaming taxes affecting results (company guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 07
FDJU: Higher Required Return Will Still Allow Multiple Expansion Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for FDJ United from €30.68 to €29.55. This change mainly reflects a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth assumptions and a lower future P/E multiple, while profit margin expectations remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 24
FDJU: Future Earnings Multiple Expansion Will Support Upside As Guidance Clarifies Ambitions
Analysts have trimmed their price target for FDJ United to about €30.68 from roughly €31.08, reflecting slightly softer assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, a marginally lower discount rate, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Adjusted from €31.08 to about €30.68, a small reduction in the implied share value.Narrative Update • Jan 10
FDJU: Future Execution Will Support Upside As Guidance Clarifies Revenue Ambitions
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for FDJ United, with the blended target easing to about €31 from roughly €34. This reflects slightly more cautious assumptions on the discount rate, growth, margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 26
FDJU Slower Revenue Outlook Will Shape Margins And Repricing Ahead
The analyst price target for FDJ United has been revised lower from EUR 27.80 to EUR 22.50 as analysts factor in slightly slower expected revenue growth, a higher discount rate, and a de rating of future earnings multiples, partly offset by improved profit margin forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious stance on FDJ United, with multiple price target reductions signaling rising skepticism about the companys medium term growth and valuation support.Narrative Update • Dec 12
FDJU Will See Future Earnings Power Supported By Margin Recovery Potential
The analyst price target for FDJ United has been trimmed from EUR 43.00 to EUR 41.00, as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates and weaker margin expectations, despite modestly stronger projected revenue growth and a higher assumed future P E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FDJ United reflects a mixed but generally constructive stance, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions on growth, profitability, and risk.Narrative Update • Nov 27
FDJU: Future Execution Will Sustain Momentum Despite Near-Term Growth Adjustments
Analysts have modestly lowered their price targets for FDJ United, citing slight adjustments to growth and discount rate assumptions. New targets generally range from EUR 27.50 to EUR 42.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Potential Upside For FDJ United (EPA:FDJU) Not Without Risk
When close to half the companies in France have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider FDJ...Narrative Update • Nov 13
FDJU: Future Execution And Resilient Margins Will Drive 2025 Performance
Analysts have slightly lowered their price targets for FDJ United, citing updated discount rates and modest expectations for future profitability. This has resulted in target adjustments ranging from EUR 27.50 to EUR 42 per share.Narrative Update • Oct 30
FDJU: Resilient Core Business And Margins Will Drive Future Upside
FDJ United's analyst price target has been lowered slightly, decreasing from €34.41 to €33.93. Analysts point to modest reductions in expected profit margins and revenue growth as factors for the updated outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 16
Digital Momentum And Swedish Licenses Will Shape Global Markets
Analysts have lowered their price target for FDJ United from €36.03 to €34.41. This change reflects more cautious expectations for revenue growth and profit margins in the context of recent market assessments.Analysis Article • Oct 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That FDJ United (EPA:FDJU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Narrative Update • Sep 26
Digital Momentum And Swedish Licenses Will Shape Global Markets
The slight downward revision in FDJ United’s price target primarily reflects modestly reduced revenue growth forecasts, with fair value decreasing marginally from €36.59 to €36.03. What's in the News FDJ United reiterated full-year 2025 earnings guidance, expecting stable revenue compared to 2024 pro forma.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Digital Momentum And Swedish Licenses Will Shape Global Markets
Analysts maintained a stable price target for FDJ United at €36.59, balancing improved operational efficiencies and digital gains against regulatory headwinds, tax uncertainty, and heightened competition. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cited improved operational efficiencies supporting higher margin forecasts.Analysis Article • Aug 07
We Think You Can Look Beyond FDJ United's (EPA:FDJU) Lackluster Earnings
FDJ United's ( EPA:FDJU ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. While the headline numbers were...Analysis Article • Jun 28
What FDJ United's (EPA:FDJU) P/E Is Not Telling You
There wouldn't be many who think FDJ United's ( EPA:FDJU ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.4x is worth a...New Narrative • May 08
Integration Of Kindred And Sportsbook Rollout Will Yield Cost Savings
Integration of Kindred is expected to yield significant cost optimizations and enhance net margins, potentially improving financial performance.
New Narrative • Mar 09
Kindred Integration Will Diversify Markets And Strengthen Future Operations
Diversification through acquisitions and platform enhancements could boost FDJ's market presence and improve revenue and margins across Europe.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | €1m | €384k | €176m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €249m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €322m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €360m |
| Dec 31 2024 | €1m | €384k | €399m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €428m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €457m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €441m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €1m | €320k | €425m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €377m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €330m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €319m |
| Dec 31 2022 | €953k | €320k | €308m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €308m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €308m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €301m |
| Dec 31 2021 | €847k | €320k | €294m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €302m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €309m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €261m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €404k | €320k | €214m |
Compensation vs Market: Stephane's total compensation ($USD1.41M) is below average for companies of similar size in the French market ($USD3.20M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Stephane's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Stephane Pallez (67 yo)
11.6yrs
Tenure
€1,225,547
Compensation
Ms. Stephane Pallez is Director of Positive Planet International. She is Independent Director of Legrand SA from May 27, 2025. She is Chairwoman, President & CEO of FDJ United from November 2014.She was I...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairwoman | 11.6yrs | €1.23m | 0.0052% € 221.6k | |
| Deputy CEO & Chairman of the FDJ Foundation | 20.4yrs | €934.99k | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group General Secretary and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Communications Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources & Transformation Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Online Betting & Gaming Off. and Group Strategy & Opr Transformation Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Advisor | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief French Lottery & Retail Sports Betting Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Payment & Services Officer and Innovation leader | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Sustainability Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data |
1.4yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: FDJU's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairwoman | 11.7yrs | €1.23m | 0.0052% € 221.6k | |
| Representative Director | 24.4yrs | €48.70k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.5yrs | €84.10k | 0.00035% € 15.0k | |
| Independent Director | 6.6yrs | €50.90k | 0.00061% € 26.2k | |
| Independent Director | 11.7yrs | €111.10k | 0.00038% € 16.3k | |
| Independent Director | 6.6yrs | €50.90k | 0.00027% € 11.6k | |
| Director | 9.3yrs | €48.70k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Director | 8.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Employee Shareholders Representative Director | 5.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Representative Director | 4.7yrs | €35.50k | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 3.2yrs | €82.10k | 0.00054% € 23.2k | |
| Employee Representative Director | 2.2yrs | no data | no data |
6.6yrs
Average Tenure
62.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FDJU's board of directors are considered experienced (6.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 05:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
FDJ United is covered by 17 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Sabrina Blanc | Bernstein |
| Jaafar Mestari | BNP Paribas |
| Kiranjot Grewal | BofA Global Research |