Eramet Shares Drop 3.21% Approaching a Critical Support at 46 Euros
Eramet's stock experienced a significant decline this Thursday, March 26, trading around 49.70 euros during the session, marking a 3.21% decrease from the previous day's close. This drop is part of a continuing weakness in the mining stock, which has lost nearly 7% over three months. The CAC 40, down by 0.87% during the session, mirrors this downward trend in the Paris market.
Eramet's share price is now significantly below its main moving averages. At 49.70 euros, the stock is 20.9% below its 50-day moving average of 62.83 euros and 10.9% under its 200-day moving average of 55.76 euros, indicating a clear detachment from the medium and long-term trend. This positioning confirms the selling pressure that has been in place for several weeks. The RSI, at 43, remains in an intermediate zone without indicating extreme overselling, but reflects a declining momentum that has yet to show signs of exhaustion. The stock is also approaching its technical support threshold identified at 46.10 euros, a level that, if broken, could lead to an accelerated downward movement. On the upside, resistance is found at 63.15 euros, a considerable gap that illustrates the extent of the journey for a potential reversal.
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Over the past year, the mining and metallurgical group's stock has shown a decline of 7.45%, while its three-month performance stands at -7.02%. Today's session accentuates this trajectory, bringing the stock to a level not seen in many months. Among comparable stocks, Aperam has dropped 1.57% during the session, while Imerys has managed a modest gain of 0.55%, showing some disparity within the materials sector. The next financial milestone for Eramet is scheduled for April 23, 2026, when the group will publish its first-quarter revenue. This date will be a crucial marker to assess the commercial trajectory of the group, particularly in its activities related to manganese, nickel, and mineralized sands. In the meantime, the stock operates in a high-tension market environment, with the VIX standing at 26.95 points at the last available observation.
SectorMétaux et matières premières›Métaux non ferreux
Context
Period
Period: 3T 2025
Guidance from the release
Malgré un contexte de marché difficile, Eramet a maintenu un niveau d’activité solide, grâce à l’engagement et à l’agilité de ses équipes.
Conjoncture macroéconomique incertaine pesant sur la demande et les prix; marchés du manganèse, nickel et lithium globalement en excédent au T3 2025 avec pression sur les prix; perturbations logistiques au Gabon et incertitudes réglementaires en Indonésie.
Risks mentioned
Difficultés logistiques sur le réseau ferroviaire gabonais (Transgabonais) affectant le transport du minerai
Pression des prix et faible demande macroéconomique
Risque de non-respect du covenant de gearing au 31/12/2025 (waiver demandé)
Enquête des autorités indonésiennes sur une partie de la concession PT WBN
Opportunities identified
Montée en cadence robuste de la production de carbonate de lithium (usine Centenario) — volumes 2 080 t-LCE au T3 2025, objectif 4 - 7 kt-LCE en 2025
Rebond des volumes et chiffre d’affaires de PT WBN (forte progression des ventes externes de minerai de nickel)
Programme d’amélioration de la performance opérationnelle et financière (cash boost, optimisation capex, réduction coûts)
Ajustement du plan de capex pour préserver trésorerie (capex 2025 entre 400 M€ et 425 M€)
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