STMICROELECTRONICS Stock: Sharp Decline of 8.8% Over the Week in a Weakened European Market
This week has been particularly challenging for STMicroelectronics, ending with a significant drop in an environment marked by ongoing nervousness in the semiconductor market. The stock has clearly followed the general downturn at the Paris Stock Exchange, as the benchmark indices, CAC 40 and SBF 120, also lost ground during the period. Sector news in the United States, along with the anticipation of quarterly results from some competitors, have heightened price volatility.
STMicroelectronics recorded a marked decline of 8.8% over the week, with a closing price set at 18.81 euros. This decrease is part of a challenging market context, in line with the 3.04% decline of the CAC 40 and 2.98% of the SBF 120, but remains more pronounced than that of the Parisian indices. Over the year, the stock's performance has decreased by 18.04%, while volatility over the month reached 5.63%. Trading on the stock was less active than the observed average, indicating increased caution among traders. Throughout the week, the downward movement continued uninterrupted: the stock traded below its major technical thresholds and did not experience any significant rebound, indicating a fundamental trend that remains downward.
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STMicroelectronics closed last week at the lowest point of its recent channel, near a support level set at 18.81 euros, while the upper resistance threshold is at 26.57 euros. The price is significantly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, at 22.75 and 22.87 euros respectively, reinforcing the bearish trend established over several months. Regarding technical indicators, the readings of the MACD and RSI support the lack of positive momentum: the MACD remains negative and falls below its signal line, while the RSI is at 15, a zone that indicates a lack of recovery and a waning of buying pressure. The Bollinger Bands frame a stock confined within the lower limits, the gap between the lower bound at 18.74 euros and the upper bound at 22.27 euros indicating persistent volatility. No signs of reversal or decisive rebound have emerged at this stage. Over the month, volatility has increased, in a sector context that remains uncertain and marked by caution.
« 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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