STMicroelectronics Shares Drop 3% in Morning Trading
STMicroelectronics shares fell 3% on Monday, February 2nd in mid-morning, settling at 23.12 euros. Despite this, the semiconductor manufacturer has shown positive performance over longer periods, with an increase of 8.34% over three months and 5.93% over one year.
The decline observed this Monday is part of a consolidation context after several weeks of increase. STMicroelectronics has indeed shown a weekly decrease of 6.21%, suggesting a phase of technical correction. The price is now slightly below its 200-day moving average, set at 23.15 euros, and above the 50-day average at 22.47 euros. This configuration indicates a still fragile medium-term trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 47, indicating a neutral situation with no pronounced overselling or overbuying signals. The identified support level at 21.81 euros remains distant from the current price, while the resistance at 25.02 euros represents a significant technical obstacle for the stock. The one-month volatility is at 12.52%, reflecting significant fluctuations in a semiconductor sector still subject to economic uncertainties.
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Research offices maintain their confidence in the stock. UBS and Citi recently reiterated their buy recommendation on January 30, with a target price raised from 30 to 31 euros. This target represents a potential appreciation of 34% compared to the current level, reflecting favorable expectations on the prospects of the Franco-Italian group. The upcoming financial calendar includes the publication of the first quarter 2026 results on April 23, followed by the accounts of the second quarter on July 23, and the third quarter on October 22. These dates will be key appointments to assess the operational trajectory of the chip manufacturer in a sector environment marked by contrasting investment cycles according to market segments.
« 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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