Viridien Jumps 6% After Publishing Preliminary 2025 Indicators
Viridien released its preliminary 2025 indicators this Monday, showing revenue over $1.15 billion and cash generation of more than $130 million dedicated to debt reduction. The stock rose by 6.03% at the opening to 123.10 euros.
Robust Cash Flow Utilized for Debt Repayment
Viridien announced this Monday that it generated more than $130 million in cash during the fiscal year 2025, entirely dedicated to debt repayment. The stock has increased by 6.03% to 123.10 euros since the opening, continuing a momentum already observed over the last weeks with a gain of 18.94% over seven days. Over the past year, the stock has shown a performance of 109%, indicating a resurgence in investor interest after several challenging years. The group notably used this cash to pay off $97 million in bond debt, fully utilizing the optional redemption clause provided in the documentation. Technically, the RSI has reached 88, indicating a pronounced overbought condition and typically signals a risk of correction or consolidation in the short term after such a rise. The price is now significantly above its 50-day moving average set at 100.53 euros, confirming a well-established upward trend for several weeks. The technical resistance at 121.20 euros was breached at the opening, potentially paving the way for further gains if the momentum continues.
Revenue Expected to Exceed $1.15 Billion for Fiscal Year 2025
The revenue from operations is expected to exceed $1.15 billion for the fiscal year 2025, with a notable increase of 10% year-over-year for the Geoscience division, which would have generated more than $440 million in revenue. The Earth Data activity is expected to have crossed the $400 million threshold. These preliminary, unaudited figures will be confirmed during the publication of the complete annual results on February 26, 2026. The group also continues its active balance sheet management with a net debt expected around $750 million at the close of the fiscal year, before the application of IFRS 16. This debt reduction trajectory is part of the management's expressed intent to strengthen the financial situation while maintaining sustainable cash generation. Bernstein analysts have recently upgraded their rating from Market Perform to Outperform with a target price set at 117 euros, now significantly exceeded by the current trading price.
