Sodexo Shares Jump 2% Despite a 41% Drop Over the Year
Sodexo shares increased by 2.01% this Thursday midday, trading at 44.62 euros after closing at 43.74 euros the previous day. This technical rebound occurs as the CAC 40 falls by 0.38% during the session. However, the catering group has seen a significant decline of over 41% over the past year.
Contrasting Day's Performance Amidst General Market Trends
Today's rise in Sodexo contrasts with the general trend of European markets: the SBF 120 loses 0.33% in session, while the FTSE 100 drops 0.34%. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 closed down by 1.04%. Technically, the stock is in a fragile zone. The RSI, at 19, is well into oversold territory — an indicator that usually signals an excess of selling pressure and can precede a recovery movement. The price has also just moved back above its 50-day moving average (44.44 euros), a crossover to watch to assess the strength of the rebound. The most relevant resistance is at 47.78 euros, while the support identified at 42.92 euros had contained recent downward pressures. The 200-day moving average, positioned at 49.44 euros, remains well above the current price, confirming the long-term downward trend that has weighed on the stock for a year.
Recent Analyst Revision and Upcoming Corporate Milestone
Earlier this week, Deutsche Bank lowered its price target on Sodexo from 60 to 57 euros, while maintaining a 'hold' recommendation. This target still implies a potential revaluation of about 27.7% compared to the current price of 44.62 euros, indicating a significant gap between the analyst's target valuation and the level at which the stock is currently trading. The next major event for the group is scheduled for April 10, the date of the publication of the revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. This deadline will be crucial to assess the commercial dynamics of the catering and corporate services specialist, in a context where the stock has lost more than 41% of its value over twelve months. Over three months, the performance remains slightly negative, at -1.24%, reflecting a phase of relative stabilization after the sharp correction experienced.
