Societe Generale Shares Decline After a Historic 2025 Run
Societe Generale's stock fell 0.65% to 69.86 euros during the January 6, 2026 session, with trading volumes representing 0.3% of the capital. This slight decline follows an exceptional stock market year with a 163.4% increase over twelve months, making the bank the top performer in the CAC 40 for 2025.
Societe Generale's shares closed on Tuesday, January 6 at 69.86 euros, down 0.65% from the previous day's 70.32 euros. This downward movement is part of a profit-taking context after last week's breach of the 70.32 euros resistance level, now a key threshold to watch. Over the past week, the bank has still shown a 2.8% increase. Trading volumes remained moderate with 0.3% of the capital exchanged. The RSI indicator shows a level of 80, indicating a significant overbought zone that suggests a potential short-term exhaustion of the upward momentum. However, the stock is still well above its moving averages, with a 50-day MA at 60.51 euros and a 200-day MA at 52.63 euros, showing a solidly established upward trend. The MACD, with a line at 2.46 and a signal at 2.22, continues to confirm the strength of the movement.
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The bullish momentum of the stock is supported by several recent catalysts. In November 2025, the bank announced a 1 billion euro share buyback program aimed at cancelling the acquired shares, following ECB approval. This operation is part of an exceptional capital distribution policy and mechanically supports the share price. Additionally, third-quarter results exceeded expectations with a net profit increase of 11.3% to 1.52 billion euros. Deutsche Bank recently raised its price target from 63 to 68 euros, now close to the current price. In the stock market, Societe Generale's 2025 performance, up 163.4% over a year and 23.17% over three months, reflects a sectoral catch-up and continuous improvement in profitability. With annual results expected on February 6, 2026, investors are closely monitoring the bank's ability to maintain this momentum in an environment marked by a monthly volatility of 6.25%.
En 2025, nous avons franchi une étape déterminante dans la transformation de notre Groupe, avec des revenus et un résultat net records et une distribution exceptionnelle d’actions.
Revenus 2025 à 27 254 millions d'euros, résultat net part du Groupe 6 002 millions d'euros; ROTE 10,2%; coefficient d’exploitation 63,6%; coût du risque 26 pb; distribution 4 679 millions d’euros; CET1 13,5%; dividende par action 1,61 EUR; programme de rachats d'actions de 1 462 millions d'euros; objectif 2026: croissance des revenus >2%, coût du risque 25-30 pb, coefficient d’exploitation <60%.
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: Croissance des revenus attendue en 2026 supérieure à 2% par rapport à 2025.
Expected EBITDA: EBITDA attendu en 2026 en progression par rapport à 2025, sans chiffre cible communiqué.
Expected net income: Résultat net attendu en 2026 avec une ROtE supérieure à 10%.
Management commentary: La direction confirme ses objectifs pour 2026 et vise une rentabilité accrue et une meilleure maîtrise des coûts.
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