Derichebourg Shares Fall 1.83% at Close in Technical Consolidation Move
Derichebourg's stock closed the session on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 6.695 euros, down 1.83% from the previous day's 6.82 euros, reflecting a technical consolidation after a recent peak.
Market Performance and Recent Trends
Derichebourg's shares ended the trading day at 6.695 euros, down 1.83% from the previous day's 6.82 euros, with only 0.08% of the capital traded, indicating a market in wait-and-see mode at the year's end. Over the past week, the stock has fallen by 4.36%, marking a consolidation movement after reaching a mid-December peak of 7.37 euros, now established as a technical resistance. This correction follows a spectacular surge on December 5, when the stock jumped 16.44% following the publication of annual results. Despite this short-term pullback, the performance remains very positive over three months with a gain of 28.5% and over a year with an increase of 28.01%, reflecting a structural recovery of the metal recycling specialist.
Financial Results and Analyst Perspectives
Derichebourg's upward momentum since early December is due to its 2024-2025 annual results published on December 4, which exceeded market expectations. The group recorded a net profit of 122 million euros, up from 74.8 million a year earlier, including a positive contribution of 42.4 million euros from Elior, in which it holds a 48% stake. Revenue stood at 3,337.1 million euros, down 7.5% year-on-year, while current EBITDA reached 319.5 million euros, down 3.2% but above the recently revised group targets. For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, management is targeting revenue at least equivalent to that of the past year and current EBITDA between 320 and 350 million euros. Analysts remain divided on the stock: Portzamparc has a 'strengthen' recommendation with a target of 7 euros, offering a potential upside of 4.5% from the current price, while TP ICAP Midcap recommends 'hold' with a target at 6.40 euros, and Oddo BHF remains neutral with a target at 6 euros, citing limited visibility in the context of weakness in the automotive and construction sectors.
Technical Indicators and Market Movements
Technically, the stock shows signals justifying the current pause. The RSI at 68 is in a high zone without being overbought, having approached 80 during the mid-December peak, indicating a necessary technical breather after the recent strong progression. The price continues to trade above its strategic moving averages: the MM50 at 6.26 euros and the MM200 at 5.88 euros, confirming the strength of the underlying bullish trend. The gap of 0.38 euros between these two averages continues to widen gradually, a sign of enduring positive momentum despite the short-term correction. The MACD displays a slightly bearish configuration with a line at 0.24 crossing below the signal at 0.27, evidenced by a negative histogram at minus 0.03, confirming a temporary slowdown in the bullish momentum. The monthly volatility of 17.24% reflects the amplitude of recent movements, typical of a stock that has experienced a strong impulse. The technical support is at 5.84 euros while the resistance at 7.37 euros now represents the threshold to overcome to reignite the upward movement.
