Imerys Stock Breaks Key Support at 21.28 Euros, Down 35% Over the Year
Imerys stock significantly retreated this Thursday morning, dropping 2.47% to 21.28 euros in early trading. This decline is part of a broader downtrend, with the stock losing over 35% over the past year. The decline occurs in a deteriorating Paris market environment, with the CAC 40 down 1.64% during the session.
By dropping to 21.28 euros, Imerys has fallen below its support level at 21.44 euros, a threshold that had previously contained selling pressures. This downward breach is a negative technical signal, especially as the stock is now close to the lower boundary of its Bollinger Bands, set at 20.51 euros. The RSI, a momentum indicator measuring the speed of price changes, stands at 29, below the conventional threshold of 30. This level indicates an oversold condition, suggesting that the downward pressure has been particularly intense in recent weeks. Moreover, the stock is significantly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, at 24.82 and 23.98 euros respectively, confirming the ongoing bearish trend. Over the last seven days, the stock has declined by 5.34%, and the underperformance reaches 9.14% over three months.
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On the eve of this latest downturn, the analysis firm AlphaValue slightly adjusted its price target on Imerys, lowering it from 27.90 to 27.60 euros, while maintaining a 'accumulate' recommendation. However, this revised target still shows a nearly 30% gap from the current price of 21.28 euros. The next significant event that could provide market operators with new insights is the publication of the first quarter 2026 results, scheduled for April 29. The annual general meeting will be held on May 12. Until then, the stock will have to navigate a challenging market environment: the SBF 120 index, which includes Imerys, is down 1.65% this morning. Other industrial stocks listed in Paris are also experiencing significant sell-offs, like Schneider Electric (-3.26%) and Airbus (-2.81%).
« Imerys revoit à la hausse ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2026, après trois trimestres consécutifs de croissance » ; « Ces performances confortent notre décision de relever notre prévision d'EBITDA ajusté pour l'exercice 2026 »
Risks mentioned
Pressions inflationnistes et conditions de marché difficiles persistantes notamment en Europe
Faiblesse de la demande dans le secteur de la construction et exposition au secteur de la céramique
Impact des variations des taux de change et des quotas de l'UE sur l'importation d'aciers chinois
Opportunities identified
Montée en cadence de l'intégration de Great Lakes Minerals et S&B Mineração contribuant déjà aux résultats
Excellente performance de l'activité Graphite et Carbone avec croissance de 16% portée par les véhicules électriques et stockage d'énergie
Amélioration continue des marges grâce au projet Horizon d'amélioration des coûts en avance sur le calendrier
Outlook / guidance
Expected EBITDA: 580 millions d'euros
Management commentary: « Imerys revoit donc à la hausse sa prévision d'EBITDA ajusté pour l'exercice 2026 : elle devrait désormais être comprise entre 570 et 590 millions d'euros, sous réserve de l'absence de dégradation significative de l'environnement opérationnel actuel. »
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