STMicroelectronics Shares Drop 4.18% Amid Iran-USA Tensions
STMicroelectronics sees a significant decline this Thursday, amid geopolitical tensions affecting the entire European tech sector. The stock falls 4.18% to 28.69 euros during the session, erasing some of the gains made in recent months. The CAC 40 also drops by 1.16% during the session, to 7,888 points.
Significant Drop in STMicroelectronics Amid Market Uncertainty
STMicroelectronics shares lose 4.18% to 28.69 euros this Thursday, after closing at 29.94 euros the previous day. This decline is not isolated: ASML Holding, another heavyweight in the European-listed semiconductors, also drops 4.23% at the same time. The escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran, marked by Iran's denial of a possible ceasefire and the announced continuation of hostilities for several weeks, triggers a risk aversion movement in the markets. Brent oil has rebounded more than 6% in twenty-four hours, exceeding 108 dollars, which burdens the cost outlook for the global manufacturing industry. The SBF 120 loses 1.16% during the session, illustrating the widespread pressure on the Paris stock exchange. Despite this decline, the stock still shows substantial growth over three months (+27.83%) and over 42% over a year. Investors are awaiting the publication of the first quarter 2026 results, scheduled for April 23, to assess the operational trajectory of the Franco-Italian manufacturer.
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From a technical standpoint, today's decline brings the stock below its resistance level at 29.94 euros, precisely the closing level of the previous day. The 50-day moving average, positioned at 27.38 euros, continues to act as support and remains significantly below the current price, while the 200-day average (24.26 euros) confirms a fundamental upward trend. The stock thus maintains its position above all its main moving averages, indicating a medium-term upward bias despite the ongoing correction. The RSI stands at 60, a neutral zone indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions. The major support is at 26.92 euros: a potential downward breach of this threshold would constitute a more concerning technical alert signal. At this stage, the day's decline is within the bounds of recent volatility — estimated at 12.87% over a month — and does not challenge the positive momentum established since the beginning of the year.
« Le chiffre d'affaires du quatrième trimestre a dépassé le milieu de notre prévision et la marge brute a été soutenue par un meilleur mix produit. »
STMicroelectronics a publié ses résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année 2025. Le chiffre d'affaires annuel s'établit à 11,8 milliards de dollars avec une marge brute de 33,9% et un résultat opérationnel de 175 millions de dollars. Le bénéfice net attribuable aux actionnaires pour l'année est de 166 millions de dollars, et le flux de trésorerie disponible (non-U.S. GAAP) pour l'année est de 265 millions de dollars. Pour 2026, le point médian du trimestre est un chiffre d'affaires attendu de 3,04 milliards de dollars et une marge brute d'environ 33,7%.
Risks mentioned
changements dans les politiques commerciales mondiales, y compris les tarifs et barrières commerciaux, susceptibles d'affecter la demande
incertitudes macroéconomiques et inflation, influençant la production et la demande finale
écarts entre la demande client et les projections nécessitant des mesures de transformation
capacité à concevoir, fabriquer et vendre des produits innovants dans un environnement technologique rapide
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: Le chiffre d'affaires du premier trimestre 2026 est attendu autour de 3,04 milliards de dollars, en baisse séquentielle d'environ 8,7% et avec une marge brute d'environ 33,7% (plus ou moins 350 pb pour le chiffre d'affaires et plus ou moins 200 pb pour la marge brute).
Management commentary: La direction souligne que les perspectives dépendent des conditions macroéconomiques, des taux de change et du mix produit.
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