Key Stocks to Watch this Thursday: Alstom, Bekaert, Deme Group, and 8 Other Results
This Thursday, 11 publicly traded companies have released or will release their financial results and data. Here's an overview of the stocks to watch before the market opens.
Annual Results and Quarterly Publications
Alstom revealed yesterday its annual results for the fiscal year 2025/26, a release closely scrutinized after several quarters of financial restructuring. The railway manufacturer reported a 39% increase in orders, reaching 27.6 billion euros, although the operating margin has declined. The stock closed last night at 17.10 euros, up by 1.57%. Bekaert also published yesterday its first quarter 2026 revenue: the Belgian specialist in steel wire and advanced materials recorded a 7% decline year-on-year, at 917 million euros. Despite this decline, the stock jumped 6.13% in the previous session, to 43.30 euros. In the same sector of infrastructure and maritime works, Deme Group presented a 2% increase in quarterly revenue for the first quarter of 2026, confirming its annual guidance, which allowed the stock to gain 2.89% to 199.40 euros. In the field of alternative investment, Eurazeo delivered yesterday its first quarter 2026 data: the management company reported an 11% increase in collection during the period, along with obtaining a BBB rating from credit agencies. The stock advanced 1.91% to 47.90 euros at close. Also in yesterday's releases, Vente Unique.com unveiled a 15.2% increase in its half-year revenue, reaching 112.7 million euros, confirming a solid momentum for the online furniture sales specialist. More discreet in the fintech landscape, HiPay Group published yesterday its first quarter 2026 revenue. Investors reacted harshly, with the stock losing 5.80% to 5.52 euros in the last session. Similarly, Invibes Advertising saw its share price drop by 10.42% to 0.86 euro after the publication of its quarterly revenues, indicating that market expectations were not met. This Thursday, two companies are publishing their revenue at market opening. Bastide le Confort Médical is unveiling its third quarter 2026 revenue, a semi-annual appointment followed by shareholders of the home health services specialist, with the stock remaining stable in the last session at 26.75 euros. Kumulus Vape also published its first quarter 2026 revenue; the distributor specialized in electronic cigarettes closed at 2.96 euros, modestly up by 1.02%.
Dividends and Other Publications
On the shareholder side, two dividend payments were recorded yesterday. Rexel, a global distributor of electrical supplies, proceeded with the payment of its annual dividend, with the stock advancing 2.36% to 37.34 euros in the previous session.
