SES Stock Breaks Through €7.40 and Slides Towards Its 200-Day Moving Average
In early afternoon trading, the Luxembourg-based satellite operator continues its correction with a clear technical break below a closely watched threshold. The stock continues its decline that started last week, as geopolitical easing weighs on satellite telecom stocks. Losing this benchmark opens a new technical zone towards the 200-day moving average.
The Stock Breaks the €7.40 Support and Also Loses Its MM50 During the Session
SES stock loses 2.09% to €7.27, after breaking its support at €7.40 during the session. This threshold, already tested the day before as indicated by the 8% drop over the week, no longer acts as a buffer. The price is now below the MM50 (€7.65), with a gap close to 5%, while the MM20 at €8.57 remains out of reach at more than 15%. The RSI at 39 reflects persistent selling pressure without yet indicating a clear oversold condition.
The MM200 at €6.49 offers a more distant reference, with the price maintaining a cushion of about 12% above this medium-term reference. Over the week, the stock loses 8% and erases part of the rally accumulated since spring, still leaving nearly 18% over three months and 39% over a year. The downward sequence is part of a flat Parisian market, with the SBF 120 down 0.08% and the CAC 40 stable.
Geopolitical Easing in the Middle East Continues to Weigh on Satellite Sector
The decline follows the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran signed at the G7 in Évian, which includes a cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation reduces the geopolitical risk premium on several defense and satellite telecom segments, after the activity spikes observed during the conflict. Brent has stabilized around $80 a barrel after a drop of about 15% over four sessions, signaling a rapid normalization of energy expectations.
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has kept its rates in the range of 3.50%-3.75% while discussing a possible hike in the face of a 4.2% inflation rate in May, maintaining a premium on valuations sensitive to long-term rates. In this context, the next technical benchmark for the stock is the MM200 zone at €6.49, with no intermediate support between the current price and this moving average.
