Société Générale Shares Jump 6% During Trading, Banking Sector Ignites
Société Générale's stock soared this Wednesday, April 1st, showing an increase of over 6% during the session to €65.48. This surge comes amidst a sharp rebound of the CAC 40, which is up 2.08% during the session, pulling the entire banking sector along with it. The publication of the first quarter 2026 results, scheduled for April 30th, is the next major event for shareholders.
Société Générale's stock significantly recovers after a decline of 4.72% over the last three months. At €65.48, the price has crossed its 20-day moving average of €65.07, a signal indicating a short-term momentum gain. However, the stock is still substantially below its 50-day moving average of €69.42, suggesting that the medium-term trend remains fragile. The RSI, at 40, indicates a situation still close to the oversold zone, compatible with a technical catch-up movement. The support identified at €60.98 held during recent weak sessions, providing a solid floor for this rebound.
The entire banking sector is participating in this movement: BNP Paribas is up 5.10% and AXA advances 2.65% during the session. This generalized resurgence in financial stocks is part of the upward dynamic of the CAC 40, which is around 7,979 points. The SBF 120 also gains 2.10%.
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This rebound occurs as markets operate in an environment of heightened geopolitical tensions. The surge in Brent crude to over $115, triggered at the start of the week by military escalation in the Middle East, has contributed to maintaining a high level of stress on financial markets. The VIX, a volatility barometer, stood at 31.05 points at the close of Friday, March 27, up more than 13% from the previous day, a threshold indicative of a climate of high uncertainty.
In this context, the upcoming quarterly publication by Société Générale, scheduled for April 30, will be closely monitored. The general meeting will follow on May 27. Over one year, the stock maintains a remarkable performance of 58.2%, supported by the strategic transformation initiated by the group's management. The monthly volatility of the stock remains contained at 9.40, while the negative beta of -0.15 suggests an unusual inverse correlation with the market over the recent period, a parameter to be interpreted with caution in such a volatile environment.
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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