STIF Shares Surge 12.69% Midday Following Record Annual Results
STIF shares are sharply up this Friday, January 23, in the midday trading session, climbing 12.69% to 65.70 euros. This surge follows the announcement of the 2025 annual results, which significantly exceeded targets. The explosion protection specialist recorded a consolidated revenue of 90.5 million euros, up 47.8% from 2024. This growth is driven by the success of its BESS division and the successful integration of its strategic acquisitions.
Financial Performance Exceeds Expectations
The group has surpassed its initial ambitions with a consolidated revenue reaching 90.5 million euros for the fiscal year 2025, compared to 61.2 million the previous year. The Explosion Energy division, which includes the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), alone generated 41.4 million euros, marking a year-on-year increase of 41.4%. This activity now represents nearly half of the total revenue. This significant expansion results from sustained international demand, driven by major contracts signed with leading global energy storage players such as Fluence, Tesla, Sungrow, Wärtsilä, and CATL. In proforma data, incorporating the acquisitions of Stuvex and Boss Products completed in 2025 over twelve months, the revenue would have reached 104 million euros, an increase of 70%. On a like-for-like basis, excluding acquisitions, the group's revenues stand at 76 million euros, growing by 24.2% and surpassing the target of 74 million euros communicated last October. Asia is the main geographic driver of this expansion, with sales tripling from 7.2 million euros in 2024 to 23.4 million in 2025. North America maintains its strategic position with 34% of global revenues, while Europe excluding France shows a growth of over 60% thanks to the integration of Stuvex.
Technical Analysis Highlights Bullish Trend
From a technical standpoint, STIF shares are performing well above their key moving averages, with a current price of 65.70 euros significantly surpassing the 50-day moving average at 55.42 euros and the 200-day moving average at 63.13 euros. The RSI indicator is at 63, indicating positive momentum without immediate overbought signals. The MACD shows a favorable setup with a main line at 0.70 and a positive histogram at 0.33, confirming the bullish trend initiated in recent weeks. This technical trend is echoed in the analysis by Portzamparc, which reiterated its buy recommendation in mid-January with a target price set at 79 euros. This target implies a potential upside of about 20% from the current level. The immediate resistance is at the previous day's close at 58.30 euros, now surpassed, while the 51 euros support offers protection in case of a pullback. With a weekly performance of 15.87% and an annual surge of 121.2%, the stock enjoys a marked resurgence of investor interest. The monthly volatility of 11.69% reflects the liveliness of movements on this growth stock. Key upcoming events include the full 2025 annual results on March 26, followed by the annual general meeting on May 22.
