Société Générale Shares Slightly Down at Close Despite Bullish Recommendation
Société Générale ended the trading session on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with a slight decrease of 1.06% at 69.12 euros, after reaching 69.86 euros the previous day. This correction occurs in a paradoxical context, as Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated a buy coverage with the highest target price in the consensus at 85 euros. The stock, which has seen a spectacular increase of 152.7% over the year, is now close to its major technical resistance.
The January 7 session was marked by moderate trading volumes, representing 0.22% of the capital, with the share price fluctuating near the resistance threshold of 70.32 euros. The stock closed at 69.12 euros, down 0.74 euros from the previous day's close. Over the past seven days, the stock has seen a slight decline of 0.4%, after gaining 27.25% over three months. Société Générale experienced the highest increase in the CAC 40 in 2025 with a rise of 153.02%. This technical pause is accompanied by a high RSI of 82, indicating significant upward pressure that might encourage some investors to take profits. The share price is significantly above its 50-day (60.84 euros) and 200-day (52.77 euros) moving averages, confirming the strength of the underlying trend, although the proximity to the upper Bollinger band at 71.99 euros suggests potential overbuying in the short term.
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On Wednesday, investment bank Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated a buy coverage on Société Générale with a target price of 85 euros, representing a potential upside of 23% from the current price. The analyst believes that the French bank is well-positioned to benefit from the European Union's savings and investment union through its exposure to investment banking. This recommendation comes in a favorable context, as the 1 billion euro share buyback program announced in mid-November 2025 continues. As the announcement of the 2025 annual results approaches on February 6, investors will monitor the group's ability to continue its profitability momentum.
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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