Sopra Steria Stock Drops 2.5%, Among the Worst Declines in the SBF 120
The French IT services company's stock sees a sharp decline this Thursday afternoon, moving against the grain of a generally positive Parisian market. The stock is among the biggest losers in the SBF 120, erasing its gains from the previous day while still maintaining most of its quarterly advance.
A Drop That Brings the Stock Below Its 20-Day Moving Average
Sopra Steria's stock falls 2.62% to €145.00 in early afternoon trading, while the SBF 120 is up 0.39% and the CAC 40 has risen by 0.45%. The stock is among the sharpest declines in the SBF 120, while Soitec, STMicroelectronics, and Mersen lead the market. The decline brings the price below the 20-day moving average (€147.63), with a gap of -1.78%, although the 50-day (€138.26) and 200-day (€138.63) moving averages remain significantly below the current level, at 4.87% and 4.59% respectively.
The RSI at 49 indicates a momentum that has become neutral following the spring rebound. The identified support at €130.10 remains distant, while the resistance at €155.70 (previously tested in mid-June) has never been breached in this sequence.
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According to reviewed statements, three funds have accumulated a net short position of 3.02% of the capital, an increase of 0.17 points over thirty days. The level remains contained but crosses the 3% threshold, reflecting continued caution among institutional investors positioned for a decline or seeking to hedge exposure. The month-over-month increase is modest and does not signal a dramatic shift in bearish sentiment, but it is worth monitoring given the nearly 29% decline over the past year.
Regarding valuation, according to the consensus of surveyed analysts, the stock is trading at approximately 8.1 times expected earnings for the current fiscal year and 7.4 times those of 2027, with projected earnings per share growth of 9.3%. The quarterly performance remains strong (nearly 16% gain over three months), despite the day's setback. The next technical indicator to watch is the 50-day moving average at €138.26, now the first buffer in case of an extended decline.
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Context
Period
Period: S1 2026
Key reported figures
Revenue: 2 959 millions d'euros
Quarterly revenue: 2 959 millions d'euros
Revenue growth: 4,1 %
EBITDA: 276,7 millions d'euros
EBITDA margin: 11,4 %
Net income: 146,3 millions d'euros
Free cash flow: -143,6 millions d'euros
618,7 millions d'euros
Guidance from the release
Relèvement de l'objectif annuel de croissance organique. Cette progression, conjuguée à nos perspectives pour le second semestre, nous permet de relever notre objectif annuel
Risks mentioned
Impact dilutif de 1,8 point lié à l'arrêt du programme SFT, environ 2 points attendus par trimestre
Hausse temporaire du taux de sous-traitance pesant sur la marge en France (9,5 % contre 10,2 %)
Pays-Bas encore en décroissance modérée, Allemagne et Belgique quasi stables
Opportunities identified
Relèvement de l'objectif annuel de croissance organique à +2,0 % / +2,5 %
Croissance forte de l'aéronautique (+12 %) et de la défense-sécurité-espace (+10 %)
Acquisitions de Starion et Nexova créant un acteur européen du spatial et de la cybersécurité
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: 5 800 millions d'euros
Management commentary: Flux net de trésorerie disponible d'environ 5 % du chiffre d'affaires
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