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Air Liquide shares surge 3%, among the strongest gains in the CAC 40

The industrial and medical gas group is among the values driving the CAC 40 higher mid-morning. It has also committed to repurchasing shares starting tomorrow, following the publication of its quarterly activity.


Air Liquide shares surge 3%, among the strongest gains in the CAC 40

A title that extends its upward momentum above its moving averages

The Air Liquide share gains 3.15% to €179.72 during the session, while the CAC 40 advances 1.08%. The stock is among the strongest gainers in the index. It has broken through its 30-day high at €175.36, which has become a support level, and is approaching its resistance at €180.42.

The price is 4.44% above its 20-day moving average and 9.03% above its 200-day moving average, with an RSI at 72, an elevated level following a 3.53% gain over the week.

Revenue of €7.26 billion and a €1 billion share buyback announced

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Revenue reached €7,259 million in the third quarter, up 3.0% on a comparable basis and 10.0% on a reported basis. According to the activity report of October 29, the difference stems from an energy effect of 4.2%, foreign exchange (1.5%) and scope (1.3%).

The group will launch a first tranche of share repurchases of €1 billion as of October 30, part of the €4 billion program presented with its Beyond plan on October 5.

Air Liquide confirms its 2026 and 2027 outlook, with growth expected in the fourth quarter similar to that of the third quarter. Regarding analyst opinions, CIC Market Solutions maintains a price target of €210, representing a potential upside of 16.8% compared to the current share price.



Sector Chimie › Gaz industriels et médicaux


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Context

Period
  • Period: 9M 2026
Key reported figures
  • Revenue: 21 086 millions d'euros
  • Quarterly revenue: 21 086 millions d'euros
  • Revenue growth: 3,8 %
  • 13 532 millions d'euros
Guidance from the release
  • « Air Liquide est confiant dans sa capacité à augmenter sa marge opérationnelle de + 100 points de base et à réaliser une croissance du résultat net récurrent à taux de change constant en 2026. Le Groupe est également confiant dans sa capacité à améliorer sa marge de + 100 points de base pour 2027. »
Outlook / guidance
  • Management commentary: « En conséquence, Air Liquide est confiant dans sa capacité à augmenter sa marge opérationnelle de + 100 points de base et à réaliser une croissance du résultat net récurrent à taux de change constant en 2026. »

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