Pernod Ricard Stock Climbs 2.5% and Takes 2nd Place in CAC 40

A 2.73% Rebound That Propels the Stock Among the CAC 40's Strongest Gainers

In early afternoon, Pernod Ricard gains 2.73% to €70.04, climbing to second place in the CAC 40, which itself advances 0.64% during the session. Over one month, the stock shows a rebound of 9.64%, after falling below its moving averages in early July. The broader market backdrop remains favorable: the VIX declines to 15.85, compared to 16.50 the previous day, signaling an easing of implied volatility in equity markets. Rémy Cointreau, a direct comparable in the spirits segment, also advances 2.54% during the session, in a similar sector dynamic.

Short-Term Moving Averages Breached, Net Short Positions in Sharp Decline Over One Month

The stock now trades above its 20-day MA (€65.54, +6.87% spread) and its 50-day MA (€64.30, +8.93% spread), two thresholds it had crossed below in early July. In contrast, the 200-day MA at €71.29 remains slightly above the current price (-1.75% spread), constituting the next level to overcome to confirm a reversal of the longer-term trend. The RSI at 60 reflects bullish momentum without overbought signals.

In terms of short positions, three funds hold 2.21% of capital sold short according to reviewed declarations, a significant decline of 0.84 percentage points over thirty days (compared to 3.05% a month ago). This movement in short reduction may reflect partial position covering in response to the stock's advance, though this cannot be interpreted as evidence of a lasting sentiment reversal. The 200-day MA at €71.29 remains the immediate technical obstacle.