Imerys Shares Gain Nearly 7% in a Week but Remain Far from Key Averages
Shares of the industrial minerals specialist rose 2.96% to 21.60 euros this Friday during the session, bringing its weekly gain to nearly 7%. This rebound occurs while the stock is still significantly lagging over three months and one year, in a generally supportive Paris market environment.
In this Friday's session, Imerys shows a notable rebound compared to the previous day's close at 20.98 euros. Over the week, the stock has increased by 6.93%, but this recovery is within a context of marked decline: the stock is still down 14.15% over three months and 18.43% over a year. The price is currently in the upper part of its Bollinger Bands, at 61% of the range between the lower bound (20.06 euros) and the upper bound (22.57 euros), indicating a short-term upward movement without signs of overbuying.
However, the stock remains significantly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which are at 23.65 euros and 23.45 euros, respectively. This gap illustrates that the downward momentum initiated several months ago has not been reversed despite the recent rebound. The RSI, at 43, remains in the lower-neutral zone, confirming the absence of a clear bullish turnaround at this stage. The CAC 40 is trading at 8,310.87 points (+0.79%) during the session, a favorable context that accompanies Imerys' progress this Friday.
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The company's financial calendar schedules the publication of the first quarter 2026 results on April 29. This date marks the next major event to assess Imerys' operational trajectory after a prolonged period of decline in the stock. The general meeting will follow on May 12, and then the semi-annual results will be revealed on July 29.
On the sectoral level, industrial materials remain exposed to an uncertain macroeconomic environment. The stock has a beta of -0.03, indicating almost no correlation with the overall market, which reflects dynamics specific to the group. The most significant technical support is at 19.84 euros, a level recently tested during the weekly low. A sustained crossing of the resistance zone at 24.92 euros would condition a possible change in trajectory for the stock in the coming weeks.
« Imerys revoit à la hausse ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2026, après trois trimestres consécutifs de croissance » ; « Ces performances confortent notre décision de relever notre prévision d'EBITDA ajusté pour l'exercice 2026 »
Risks mentioned
Pressions inflationnistes et conditions de marché difficiles persistantes notamment en Europe
Faiblesse de la demande dans le secteur de la construction et exposition au secteur de la céramique
Impact des variations des taux de change et des quotas de l'UE sur l'importation d'aciers chinois
Opportunities identified
Montée en cadence de l'intégration de Great Lakes Minerals et S&B Mineração contribuant déjà aux résultats
Excellente performance de l'activité Graphite et Carbone avec croissance de 16% portée par les véhicules électriques et stockage d'énergie
Amélioration continue des marges grâce au projet Horizon d'amélioration des coûts en avance sur le calendrier
Outlook / guidance
Expected EBITDA: 580 millions d'euros
Management commentary: « Imerys revoit donc à la hausse sa prévision d'EBITDA ajusté pour l'exercice 2026 : elle devrait désormais être comprise entre 570 et 590 millions d'euros, sous réserve de l'absence de dégradation significative de l'environnement opérationnel actuel. »
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