Schneider Electric Shares Rise 2.4% to €266.80 as Two Brokers Raise Their Targets
Schneider Electric's stock climbs 2.4% to €266.80 at mid-session this Tuesday, amid a rebound in the CAC 40 (+0.65%). The stock benefits from target upgrades by Morgan Stanley and Bernstein following the announcement of a record quarterly revenue. Annual results are expected on Thursday, May 7.
Morgan Stanley and Bernstein Raise Their Targets
Two firms have adjusted their price targets on Schneider Electric on Monday, May 4. Morgan Stanley raised its target from €292 to €300, confirming an overweight rating. Bernstein increased its target from €300 to €310, indicating outperformance. Based on the current price of €266.80, these targets represent a potential upside of about 12.4% and 16.2% respectively. These adjustments follow the quarterly announcement on Monday: a revenue of €9.8 billion in the first quarter, with an organic growth of 11.2%, driven by data centers and North America. The group reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting organic revenue growth between 7% and 10%, and an adjusted EBITA margin target between 18.7% and 19.0%. Full annual results will be published on Thursday, May 7.
The Stock Moves Back Above Its Moving Averages
With a gain of 2.4% to €266.80, the stock has significantly moved above its 50-day moving average (€256.58) and the 200-day moving average (€240.36). The RSI at 48 remains in the neutral zone, with no signs of tension. The price is now midway between the Bollinger Bands, with the upper band at €289.77. Over three months, the stock has shown a gain of 7.84%, and 23.63% over a year. The next resistance point at €278.65 remains the next graphical milestone above the current price. The next key event is the publication of the annual results on Thursday, May 7.
