STMicroelectronics Stock: 2.35% Increase During Session and Breakthrough Resistance
On Tuesday, October 21, STMicroelectronics continued its recovery, gaining 2.35% to close at 26.57 euros. The semiconductor manufacturer thus surpassed its technical resistance threshold of 25.96 euros, in a Parisian market trending upwards with the CAC 40 increasing by 0.64%.
STMicroelectronics has shown a marked upward trajectory over the past week, with a 7.46% increase over seven trading days. The stock had already jumped by 4.59% the previous day to 25.96 euros, continuing a positive momentum that began in mid-October. Trading volumes remained moderate, with 0.27% of the capital traded during the session, indicating a steady but unspectacular rise. On a quarterly basis, however, the stock has declined by 5.04%, reflecting recent volatility. On an annual scale, STMicroelectronics has seen a modest increase of 3.65%, significantly lower than the CAC 40's performance of 8.48% over the same period. The current price positions the Franco-Italian group about 44% above its yearly low of 18.45 euros last April, yet still below the high of 28.43 euros reached in January.
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The company intensified its share buyback program between October 13 and October 17, acquiring 292,850 shares for a total amount of 7.19 million euros at an average price of 24.55 euros. These transactions have increased the number of treasury shares to 19.94 million, representing 2.2% of the share capital. STMicroelectronics allocates these buybacks to obligations related to stock option programs and other employee allocations. The third-quarter results are expected to be released on October 23, a highly anticipated event by the market amid a mixed sectoral context for semiconductors. Additionally, the company announced on Tuesday the launch of Singapore's largest industrial urban cooling system, strengthening its presence in the Asian city-state.
Technical Indicators and Market Sentiment
The stock is now trading above its 50-day (23.48 euros) and 200-day (23.11 euros) moving averages, confirming a positive underlying trend. The MACD indicator shows a favorable setup with a main line at 0.53 above the signal line at 0.48, while the MACD histogram is slightly positive at 0.05. The RSI stands at 68, approaching the overbought zone without reaching it. The price has crossed the upper Bollinger band set at 25.55 euros, indicating a bullish momentum in the short term. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is positive at 0.20, indicating net capital inflows into the stock. The next technical support level is at 22.19 euros, while the one-month volatility is set at 8.66.
« 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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