Saint-Gobain Shares Rise by 3.2% but Still Down 21% Year-on-Year
The construction materials specialist's stock is regaining strength this Wednesday, in a rebound movement shared by the entire Paris stock market. Saint-Gobain is trading at 72.30 euros after closing at 70.06 euros the previous day, marking a 3.2% gain during the session. This improvement comes as the stock still shows a decline of nearly 17% over three months and more than 21% over a year.
Market Context and Technical Indicators
Saint-Gobain's rebound is part of a general recovery on the Paris stock market: the CAC 40 is up 2.08% during the session, reaching 7,979.73 points, while the SBF 120 gains 2.10%. Other major industrial capitals are also showing significant increases, such as Schneider Electric (+4.36%) and Airbus (+3.41%). Technically, the stock is still significantly below its 50-day moving average (80.37 euros) and even more so its 200-day average (88.38 euros), indicating a still deteriorating long-term trend. The RSI at 35 signals a stock close to the oversold zone, which may contribute to this catch-up movement. The price has also just crossed above its 20-day moving average (71.75 euros), a threshold monitored by short-term traders. The nearest support is at 68.08 euros, a level recently tested and which has so far contained selling pressure.
Recent Analyst Adjustments and Upcoming Events
The day before, two banks adjusted their price targets on the stock. Jefferies lowered its target from 137 to 126 euros while maintaining a 'buy' recommendation, suggesting a potential upside of nearly 74% from the current price. Goldman Sachs, on the other hand, reduced its target from 93 to 83 euros, keeping a neutral stance, representing a gap of about 15% with today's valuation. These downward revisions reflect an adjustment of expectations in the construction and materials sector. The next major event for shareholders is scheduled for April 23, the date of the first quarter 2026 results publication. This deadline will be crucial to assess the impact of the economic slowdown on the group's activity, in an environment marked by increased geopolitical tensions and high market volatility, as evidenced by a VIX index in the stress zone at 31.05 points at its last closing on March 27.
