STMicroelectronics Shares Surge 4.26% and Break Key Resistance
STMicroelectronics is among the top performers in the SBF 120 this Wednesday, driven by a bullish momentum that has been building over several sessions. The stock of the Franco-Italian semiconductor manufacturer is trading around 29.83 euros, up 4.26% from the previous close, in a Paris market that is also well-oriented with the CAC 40 up 2.08% during the session.
STMicroelectronics has just surpassed its resistance threshold at 29.38 euros, a key level that had been a barrier for several weeks. This breakthrough occurs as the price is now significantly above its 50-day moving average (27.25 euros), confirming a short-term upward dynamic. The RSI, an indicator measuring the relative strength of the movement, is at 54, a neutral level suggesting that the stock still has room before entering an overbought zone. This acceleration is part of a prolonged rebound: the stock has gained 8.42% over the last seven days and has shown a nearly 33% increase over three months. The next major milestone for the group is set for April 23 with the publication of the first quarter 2026 results, an event that could validate—or invalidate—the current trajectory of the stock.
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The rise in STMicroelectronics is not observed in isolation. Among comparable European technology stocks, ASML Holding is up 4.15% and Prosus has gained 4.40% during the session, illustrating a favorable movement for the continent's large technology capitalizations. The SBF 120 is up 2.10%, confirming a general appetite for risky assets in the Paris market this Wednesday. This renewed interest in the electronic chip sector occurs in a market environment marked by a high level of stress, with the VIX standing at 31.05 in its last measurement on March 27, a jump of more than 13% in one day. The sector's ability to progress despite this volatility context reflects a distinct positioning of investors in semiconductors, perceived as a segment driven by long-term structural trends. Over one year, the STMicroelectronics stock is still down nearly 49%, reminding of the magnitude of the correction suffered before the rebound initiated in recent months.
« 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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