Aperam Shares Drop 3.5% and Fall Below Key Moving Averages

A Downgrade by BNP Paribas Exane Increases Selling Pressure on the Stock

Aperam shares drop 3.19% to €43.66, in a CAC 40 that is down 1.88% and an SBF 120 that is down 1.83%. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded its rating on the stock this Wednesday, July 8, to 'underperform' with a reduced price target of €38.00. This target is nearly 13% below the current price, which weighs on today's trend. The decline follows a rebound of nearly 8% recorded on July 3, fueled by a favorable revision of the quarterly trajectory announced by the company on July 2. The company had indicated on July 2 that it aimed for a second-quarter EBITDA significantly above the €90M achieved in Q1, driven by a strong comeback in Brazil and trade defense measures in Europe.

The Stock Falls Below Its Short-Term Moving Averages but Maintains an Annual Cushion

Technically, the price falls below its MM20 (€46.29) and MM50 (€47.91), with a gap of 5.7% and 8.9% respectively. However, the MM200 at €38.39 remains 13.7% below the current price, which preserves a medium-term cushion consistent with an annual performance of over 64%. The RSI at 46 remains neutral and does not indicate overbought or oversold conditions, while the support at €41.78 now frames the downward movement. During the session, the VIX index jumps 12% to 18.07, a sign of a general increase in risk aversion that weighs on cyclical sectors like metallurgy. The next milestone for investors will be the support at €41.78, whose maintenance will condition the technical reading after this new setback.