Vicat Shares Drop 2.2% at Midday, Penalized by Oil Price Surge

Recent Performance and Technical Context

Today’s decline in Vicat's stock comes after a week of significant recovery: the stock still shows a performance of +7.42% over the past seven days, despite a three-month drop of 14.51%. This partial correction occurs in a tense technical context. The price, at €66.60, is located in the upper part of the Bollinger Bands (upper boundary at €67.25, lower boundary at €58.37), representing 93% of the range, which indicates a potential overbought zone. Moreover, the 50-day moving average (€69.00) remains above the current price, signaling that the medium-term momentum has not yet been regained, while the 200-day moving average (€66.16) acts as an immediate reference threshold. The next identified support is at €59.90, significantly lower than current levels.

Wider Market Movements and Sector Impact

Vicat's decline is part of a broader pullback in European markets. The CAC 40 is down 0.87% in the session, while the SBF 120 falls in similar proportions. The industrial sector is not spared: Schneider Electric drops 0.54% and Airbus is down 1.71%. The surge in Brent crude, which crossed the $100 threshold following the announcement of the American naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, weighs on companies exposed to high energy costs. For a cement group like Vicat, whose production process is highly energy-intensive, this spike in crude prices represents a pressure factor on margins. On the calendar side, the next financial meeting for the company is scheduled for May 4, with the publication of the first quarter 2026 revenue, which will provide visibility on the group's recent activity.