Thales Stock: Significant Rebound of Nearly 4% Driven by Upcoming Annual Results
This Wednesday morning, Thales stock marked one of the strongest gains in the CAC 40, rising by 3.98% to 258.80 euros. This movement comes as the defense and technology group is set to publish its annual results on March 3rd. Over the past year, the stock has shown a performance increase of more than 45%.
Today's session sees Thales' share price significantly surpassing its 20-day moving average, which stands at 254.51 euros, after having been below it in recent sessions. This upward crossing is a short-term positive indicator, especially since the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, at 246.33 and 245.46 euros respectively, remain well below the current price, confirming a bullish underlying trend. The RSI, which measures the speed and magnitude of price changes, was at 37 before this session, indicating a short-term oversold condition, consistent with the rebound observed this morning. The nearest resistance is at 270.20 euros, while the major support remains identified around 245.20 euros, a threshold that nearly coincides with the 200-day moving average.
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The defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity group will publish its annual accounts on March 3rd, a deadline that is now the focus of operators' attention. Over the past twelve months, the stock has risen by 45.15%, driven particularly by the increase in European defense budgets and the group's positioning in critical technologies. Over the last three months, the increase reaches 6.63%, while the weekly performance is at 2.5%. The monthly volatility, measured at 8.45%, remains moderate for a defense sector stock, reflecting a relative stability in trading outside of major publication sessions. The general meeting of shareholders is scheduled for May 12, 2026. The upcoming March 3rd deadline will be crucial to assess the operational trajectory of the group for the past fiscal year.
Net income: 2 005 millions d'euros (Résultat Net Ajusté, part du Groupe)
Free cash flow: 2 577 millions d'euros
Net debt: -1 618 millions d'euros
Dividend per share: 3,90 €
Payout ratio: 40 %
Guidance from the release
2025 a été une très bonne année avec des commandes records et une croissance du chiffre d’affaires, démontrant l’excellence opérationnelle du Groupe.
Communiqué indiquant des commandes records, un chiffre d’affaires en hausse et une rentabilité améliorée en 2025, avec des perspectives 2026 positives et un dividende soutenu.
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: Entre 23,3 et 23,6 milliards d'euros en 2026
Expected EBITDA: Non précisé publiquement
Expected net income: Non précisé publiquement
Management commentary: Pour 2026, Thales vise un book-to-bill supérieur à 1 et une croissance organique du chiffre d’affaires entre 6 % et 7 %, correspondant à un chiffre d’affaires entre 23,3 et 23,6 milliards d’euros, et une marge d’EBIT Ajusté entre 12,6 % et 12,8 %; le taux de conversion en cash devrait se situer entre 95 % et 100 %.
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