Eramet Shares Plunge at Midday Following a Mixed Recommendation
Eramet's stock undergoes a significant correction this Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at midday trading, dropping 8.88% to settle at 77.72 euros. This decline follows an impressive run in recent weeks, with a year-on-year gain of 39.79% and a three-month increase of 29.43%. The session proves challenging for the French industrial metals producer, which is subject to a cautious analysis by Portzamparc.
Analysts at Portzamparc have released a sell recommendation on Eramet, marking a significant shift in tone. The price target has been revised from 48 to 58 euros, representing a negative gap of 25.29% compared to the last closing price of 85.30 euros. While the broker acknowledges the quality of the group's mining assets, particularly the Centenario site in Argentina dedicated to lithium, it believes the recent stock market revaluation appears excessive given the financial situation.
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From a technical analysis standpoint, Eramet displays an ambiguous profile at midday. The RSI indicator peaks at 72, placing the stock in a clear overbought zone, suggesting a technical pause or consolidation. This setup occurs as the price moves above its 50-day moving average (60.42 euros), confirming an underlying positive trend. The MACD remains favorable with a line above its signal, indicating a bullish momentum still in play. However, the proximity to the major resistance threshold at 87 euros and technical overheating are hindering progress. The one-month volatility is set at 16.23%, reflecting the sharp movements characteristic of the mining sector. Today's pullback comes after the stock approached this key technical threshold, illustrating the difficulty in crossing this psychological barrier in a context where investors are taking profits after several weeks of continuous appreciation.
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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