STMicroelectronics Shares Dip at Close Despite Target Revision
Shares of the Franco-Italian semiconductor manufacturer declined by 0.29% to 24.31 euros this Friday, January 16, 2026, after a session marked by new analyst recommendations.
STMicroelectronics ended the Friday session down 0.29% at 24.31 euros, with moderate trading volumes representing 0.26% of the capital. This movement contrasts with the recent dynamics of the stock, which has shown a rebound of 1.25% over the week. The day was animated by two target revisions: TD Cowen raised its target from 21.50 euros to 27.50 euros while maintaining its hold recommendation, while the day before, Equita SIM upgraded its rating to buy targeting 30 euros. These expectations suggest significant upside potential relative to the current price, although other brokers like Goldman Sachs remain more cautious with a target at 22.60 euros. The semiconductor sector benefited on Thursday from TSMC's solid earnings release, where fourth-quarter sales increased by 20.5% and net profit surged by 35%, indirectly supporting all European players in the sector.
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Technically, the stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, at 21.65 euros and 22.80 euros respectively, confirming a constructive mid-term trend. However, the price is approaching the resistance threshold of 25.02 euros, whose breach would pave the way for further gains. The MACD indicator, with a signal line at 0.87 and a slightly positive histogram at 0.02, validates this moderately bullish orientation. The RSI at 68 points indicates a resurgence of investor interest, while remaining below the overbought zone of 70, suggesting that the movement could continue without immediate technical excess. The stock is in a phase of gradual reconquest after difficult months, with a one-year performance of only 1.02%. Investors are now awaiting the publication of the 2025 annual results, scheduled for January 29, which should provide clarity on the group's prospects in an improving sectoral context.
« Le chiffre d'affaires du quatrième trimestre a dépassé le milieu de notre prévision et la marge brute a été soutenue par un meilleur mix produit. »
STMicroelectronics a publié ses résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année 2025. Le chiffre d'affaires annuel s'établit à 11,8 milliards de dollars avec une marge brute de 33,9% et un résultat opérationnel de 175 millions de dollars. Le bénéfice net attribuable aux actionnaires pour l'année est de 166 millions de dollars, et le flux de trésorerie disponible (non-U.S. GAAP) pour l'année est de 265 millions de dollars. Pour 2026, le point médian du trimestre est un chiffre d'affaires attendu de 3,04 milliards de dollars et une marge brute d'environ 33,7%.
Risks mentioned
changements dans les politiques commerciales mondiales, y compris les tarifs et barrières commerciaux, susceptibles d'affecter la demande
incertitudes macroéconomiques et inflation, influençant la production et la demande finale
écarts entre la demande client et les projections nécessitant des mesures de transformation
capacité à concevoir, fabriquer et vendre des produits innovants dans un environnement technologique rapide
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: Le chiffre d'affaires du premier trimestre 2026 est attendu autour de 3,04 milliards de dollars, en baisse séquentielle d'environ 8,7% et avec une marge brute d'environ 33,7% (plus ou moins 350 pb pour le chiffre d'affaires et plus ou moins 200 pb pour la marge brute).
Management commentary: La direction souligne que les perspectives dépendent des conditions macroéconomiques, des taux de change et du mix produit.
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