STMicroelectronics Shares Double in a Year, Crossing Overbought Territory at €33.43
STMicroelectronics kicks off Friday's trading session with a marked increase to €33.43, up 2.25% from the previous close. The semiconductor manufacturer's stock has now doubled in value over the past year, driven by a particularly strong technical momentum in recent weeks.
STMicroelectronics is trading well above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which are at €27.91 and €24.37 respectively, indicating the strength of the ongoing upward trend. The weekly performance is close to 15%, while the three-month gain exceeds 35%. However, the current price of €33.43 is above the upper Bollinger Band limit set at €31.96. This technical setup generally signals a potential overbought zone, suggesting caution for the immediate continuation of the trend. The RSI, at 68, is also approaching the traditional overheating threshold of 70, although it has not yet reached it. It is noteworthy that the price has crossed the previous resistance level at €32.69, which was exactly Thursday's closing price.
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On April 8, the analysis firm William O'Neil issued a buy recommendation on the stock, without setting a specific price target. This positive signal supports the recent acceleration phase of the stock price and serves as a reference point for investors looking to assess the remaining potential of the stock. The next financial calendar catalyst is the publication of the first quarter 2026 results, scheduled for April 23. This upcoming event, less than two weeks away, could significantly impact the stock's trajectory, either confirming or disproving the operational dynamics underlying the market rebound. In the European semiconductor sector, ASML Holding is up 0.53% in session, in a Parisian market trending upwards with the CAC 40 advancing 0.28% to 8,269 points.
« 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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