CAC 40 Soars by 1.1% at Opening: EssilorLuxottica Jumps Nearly 7%
As of 10:00 AM this Thursday, February 12, 2026, the CAC 40 has risen by 1.1% to 8404.95 points. The session is characterized by a clear dominance of gains, with 28 stocks in positive territory versus 12 in decline.
Leading Companies Post Recent Results
The leading companies have almost all recently published their results. EssilorLuxottica leads the pack with a gain of 6.9% to 268.1 euros. Michelin follows with an increase of 6.39% to 34.44 euros. Legrand advances by 4.84% to 151.65 euros. Hermès International records a rise of 2.41% to 2171 euros, while Société Générale gains 2.2% to 73.4 euros.
Notable Declines in Some Stocks
Sanofi shows the most significant decline with a drop of 2.52% to 80.48 euros. Orange falls by 1.05% to 16.99 euros. Bureau Veritas yields 1.02% to 27.28 euros. Capgemini loses 0.86% to 103.4 euros, and Eurofins Scientific gives up 0.74% to 64.22 euros.
Stock Dispersion Indicates More Gains Than Losses
The dispersion of stocks shows 28 advances against 12 declines, a ratio of more than two to one in favor of gains. Trading volumes are at a low level. This midday session is characterized by a generalized upward movement in the Parisian market.
