Societe Generale: Shares Fall Despite Record Results in 2025
Societe Generale shares fell 3.61% this Friday, February 6, at midday, settling at 71.54 euros. This decline occurs on the day of the announcement of historic annual results for the fiscal year 2025, indicating a profit-taking. Over one year, the stock has shown an exceptional increase of 131.6%.
This Friday, the banking group unveiled its annual accounts for 2025, marked by revenues and a net group share result reaching historic highs. The financial institution also announced that it had exceeded its profitability target for the year, demonstrating sustained commercial momentum. This robust publication is accompanied by a substantial revaluation of the remuneration paid to shareholders, illustrating management's confidence in the strength of the economic model.
These figures are part of an upward trajectory that has been underway for several quarters. The French bank benefits from good control of its operational costs and announces continued cost optimization for 2026. The achievement of these record thresholds confirms the recovery of the institution, which had gone through more delicate periods in the past.
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From a technical analysis standpoint, Societe Generale maintains a supportive structure despite today's drop. The stock is now trading above its 50-day moving average (67.65 euros) and well beyond its 200-day average (56.29 euros), indicating a bullish underlying trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 62, suggesting a positive momentum without being in an overbought zone, which leaves room for further upward movement.
The resistance level identified at 76.60 euros represents the next technical target for buyers, while support exists at 67.96 euros. The strong quarterly increase of 30.93% reflects investors' appetite for this banking file. The decline observed this Friday could be explained by profit-taking after the results announcement, a classic phenomenon when market expectations are already largely factored into the prices.
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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