Esker And 2 High Growth Tech Stocks To Watch In France

The French market has recently seen cautious optimism, with the CAC 40 Index adding 0.47% amid broader European gains following the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate cut. As investors navigate these evolving conditions, focusing on high-growth tech stocks like Esker and others in France can be a strategic move given their potential for innovation and expansion in a supportive economic environment.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In France

Name	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Growth Rating
Icape Holding	14.08%	28.13%	★★★★★☆
Cogelec	11.33%	23.96%	★★★★★☆
Valneva	28.00%	25.49%	★★★★★☆
Munic	26.68%	149.10%	★★★★★☆
VusionGroup	28.35%	82.32%	★★★★★★
Oncodesign Société Anonyme	14.68%	101.18%	★★★★★☆
Adocia	70.20%	63.97%	★★★★★☆
beaconsmind	28.59%	133.36%	★★★★★★
Pherecydes Pharma Société anonyme	63.30%	78.85%	★★★★★☆
OSE Immunotherapeutics	30.02%	5.91%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 43 stocks from our Euronext Paris High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Esker (ENXTPA:ALESK)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Esker SA operates a cloud platform for finance and customer service professionals in France and internationally, with a market cap of €1.59 billion.

Operations: Esker SA generates revenue primarily through its Software & Programming segment, which brought in €202.22 million. The company's operations focus on providing cloud-based solutions for finance and customer service sectors across various regions.

Esker, a French software company, is navigating a transformative phase with its anticipated acquisition by General Atlantic and Bridgepoint Group for €1.58 billion, reflecting a robust valuation of €262 per share. This strategic move is underscored by Esker's solid financial performance, with revenue and earnings forecasted to grow annually at 12.4% and 27.1%, respectively—outpacing the broader French market significantly. The firm's commitment to innovation is evident in its R&D spending trends, which have consistently aligned with these growth metrics, ensuring Esker remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the software industry. Moreover, recent enhancements to its Source-to-Pay suite emphasize sustainability—a critical component that not only aligns with global ESG standards but also positions Esker favorably among eco-conscious clients and investors looking toward long-term viability and compliance in tech landscapes.

• Click here and access our complete health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Esker.

• Learn about Esker's historical performance.

Bolloré (ENXTPA:BOL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Bolloré SE operates in transportation and logistics, communications, and industry sectors across multiple continents including Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa with a market cap of €17.15 billion.

Operations: Bolloré SE generates revenue primarily from its communications segment (€14.86 billion), followed by Bollore Energy (€2.75 billion) and industry (€353 million). The company operates across multiple continents including Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.

Bolloré SE has demonstrated a notable turnaround, becoming profitable this year with its earnings expected to surge by 32.7% annually, significantly outpacing the French market's average of 12.2%. This growth is underpinned by a strategic focus on high-margin segments, as evidenced in their latest half-year financials where sales jumped to €10.59 billion from €6.23 billion year-over-year. Despite slower revenue growth projections at 8.3% annually—still above the market average of 5.7%—the company's robust profit trajectory and recent decisions to maintain dividend payouts reflect a stable financial policy amidst its expansion efforts.

• Dive into the specifics of Bolloré here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Bolloré's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Vivendi (ENXTPA:VIV)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Vivendi SE is a global entertainment, media, and communication company with operations spanning France, Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa; it has a market cap of approximately €10.45 billion.

Operations: Vivendi SE generates revenue primarily from its Canal+ Group (€6.20 billion), Havas Group (€2.92 billion), and Gameloft (€304 million) segments, among others. The company operates across multiple regions, including France, Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa.

Vivendi SE, amid a strategic reshaping, reported a robust half-year with sales doubling to €9.05 billion from €4.7 billion, reflecting its dynamic market adaptation. Despite a slight dip in net income to €159 million from €174 million, the company's earnings growth projection stands at an impressive 30.6% annually, outstripping the French market's average of 12.2%. Additionally, Vivendi has actively returned value to shareholders through the repurchase of 15.42 million shares for €155 million earlier this year. This financial agility coupled with plans for Canal+’s potential listing underscores its proactive stance in optimizing business structure and enhancing shareholder value.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Vivendi's performance by reading our health report here.

• Explore historical data to track Vivendi's performance over time in our Past section.

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