Forvia Shares Climb 4.55% Despite Morgan Stanley's Lowered Target
Forvia stands out as one of the strongest performers in the SBF 120 this Thursday morning, with its shares up 4.55% at 10.675 euros. This rebound occurs as Morgan Stanley has just lowered its price target on the automotive equipment manufacturer, and just 24 hours before the release of its first quarter 2026 revenue.
Forvia's stock is gaining ground this Thursday, after a decline of nearly 26% over the past three months. At 10.675 euros, the price is approaching the upper limit of the Bollinger Bands, which is at 10.93 euros, placing the stock in a potential overbought zone at 85% of the band's amplitude. This setup suggests that today's bullish movement may face short-term technical resistance. The RSI, an indicator measuring the momentum of a stock over 14 sessions, stands at 46, indicating a still neutral level, far from overheating thresholds. The divergence between the position in the Bollinger Bands and the RSI indicates a rapid catch-up rather than an established bullish trend. The most immediate resistance is at 10.92 euros, almost at the current price level, a threshold whose crossing would be a technical signal to monitor in the coming hours.
Morgan Stanley Lowers Price Target on Forvia
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On the eve of this rebound, Morgan Stanley revised its price target on Forvia downward, from 12 to 10 euros, while maintaining its 'market-weight' recommendation. This new target is now below the current price, implying a potential downside of about 6.3% according to the analysis of the American bank. Attention is now focused on the upcoming release of the first quarter 2026 revenue, scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 24. This event will be closely watched by traders, as the automotive equipment sector is going through a period of uncertainties related to the evolution of global demand. Year-over-year, the stock still shows a gain of nearly 65%, but the marked decline over the past quarter reflects persistent volatility. In today's session, the CAC 40 is up 0.55% while the SBF 120 is up 0.47%, in a generally supportive environment on European exchanges.
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Context
Period
Period: S1 2026
Key reported figures
Revenue: 10 509 millions d'euros
Quarterly revenue: 10 509 millions d'euros
Revenue growth: -4,3 %
EBITDA: 1 439 millions d'euros
EBITDA margin: 13,7 %
Net income: 2,6 millions d'euros
Free cash flow: 432 millions d'euros
5 642 millions d'euros
Guidance from the release
nous confirme avec confiance l'ensemble de ses objectifs pour l'exercice 2026
Risks mentioned
Sous-performance en Chine : ventes en recul de 19,3 % sur un mix clients défavorable (baisse de production BYD).
Production automobile mondiale attendue en baisse de 3,2 % au second semestre 2026.
Rentabilité de Lighting au point bas (marge 0,3 %), retour aux niveaux de 2025 seulement d'ici 2028.
Opportunities identified
Prises de commandes en hausse de 15 % à 13,4 Md€, ratio commandes/CA de 1,5x dans le pôle Growth.
Cession d'Interiors : réduction de la dette nette d'au moins 1,0 Md€ attendue au T4 2026.
Développement d'activités défense : commande initiale d'environ 500 drones intercepteurs.
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: 20 500 millions d'euros
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