STMicroelectronics Shares Soar by 5.35%, Crossing a Key Technical Threshold
STMicroelectronics stock climbed 5.35% this Wednesday morning, trading at 31.92 euros compared to 30.30 euros the previous day. This surge brings its weekly performance to nearly 12% and is part of a spectacular 89% rebound over the year. Today's movement occurs in a context of a strong overall rise in European markets, with the CAC 40 increasing by 4.28% during the session.
Ceasefire Announcement Between Washington and Tehran Boosts European Financial Markets
The announcement on April 8 of a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran immediately relieved the financial markets of the Old Continent. The prospect of reopening the Strait of Hormuz—through which about one-fifth of the world's oil transits—eases pressure on energy costs and supply chains, two crucial factors for the semiconductor industry. STMicroelectronics fully benefits from this renewed appetite for the sector: ASML Holding is up 7.47% and Prosus advances by 6.88% in the same movement. The CAC 40, up by more than 4%, and the SBF 120, which progresses by 4.20%, reflect the magnitude of the rebound on European stocks. The 15% drop in Brent crude, falling below $100, reduces the anticipated energy bill for industrialists, a particularly sensitive element for chip manufacturers whose production processes are highly energy-intensive.
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At 31.92 euros, the price of STMicroelectronics now exceeds the upper limit of the Bollinger Bands, set at 30.48 euros, which constitutes a classic signal of potential overbuy. This crossing indicates that the stock is moving beyond its usual statistical fluctuation zone, a configuration that sometimes precedes consolidation phases. The price has also broken through the technical resistance identified at 30.30 euros, and is significantly above its 50-day moving average (27.59 euros), confirming the medium-term upward momentum.
The coming weeks will be marked by a major event: the publication of the first quarter 2026 results, scheduled for April 23. This catalyst could validate—or temper—the recent trajectory of the stock, which has already shown a 29% increase over three months. With an RSI at 60, the relative strength indicator remains in a neutral to moderately bullish zone, without any marked excess on this front, which somewhat nuances the overbuy signal noted on the Bollinger Bands.
« 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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