Jonathan Nahmany
Aubay delivers stronger-than-expected start to the year
The digital services specialist reported consolidated revenue of 178.2 million euros for the first quarter of 2026, up 30.9% compared to the same period last year, including 10.6% organic growth, a performance that exceeded the group's expectations.
April 29, 2026 at 08:17 pm
Groupe Crit confirms recovery in the first quarter
The specialist in temporary staffing and airport services in France and abroad reported consolidated revenue of 785.6 million euros for the first quarter of 2026, up 2.5% year-on-year and 3.6% in organic growth on a constant working day basis. This performance confirms the improvement in activity observed since late 2025, both in France and internationally, despite a still uncertain economic environment.
April 29, 2026 at 08:02 pm
Bic lifted by Stationery performance in Q1
The manufacturer of pens, razors, and promotional products (+0.17%) reported Q1 2026 revenue of 453 million euros, representing 1.6% organic growth. This performance was driven by all categories and key geographical regions, with the exception of the Middle East and Africa. However, currency fluctuations and scope changes weighed on activity, with negative impacts of 5.0% and 1.9% respectively.
April 29, 2026 at 01:20 pm
Jacques Bogart: Revenue decline and net loss in 2025
The perfumer reported a sharp downturn in its 2025 results, weighed down by a deteriorating consumer environment and unfavorable international trade measures. Revenue fell to EUR 264.1m (-8.5%) and profitability contracted significantly, with EBITDA dropping to EUR 27.3m and a net loss of EUR 22.6m.
April 29, 2026 at 12:11 pm
Orange secures 1.3 billion euro financing for Scorefit acquisition
The operator has announced the establishment of a 1.3 billion euro financing facility with CaixaBank and BNP Paribas to fund the acquisition of Scorefit. This five-year facility was secured under terms the group considers attractive.
April 28, 2026 at 08:29 pm
Bic lifted by North American performance in Q1
The group reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of 453 million euros, representing 1.6% organic growth, supported by all categories and key geographical regions, with the exception of the Middle East and Africa. However, currency headwinds and scope changes weighed on activity, with negative impacts of 5.0% and 1.9% respectively.
April 28, 2026 at 08:16 pm
Verimatrix targets return to growth by 2028
The digital security specialist reported consolidated revenue of 10.7 million dollars for the first quarter of 2026, a 7% decline, which includes only one month of contribution from the XTD business following its divestment in early February.
April 28, 2026 at 08:16 pm
Blue skies in Europe as Fed and ECB come into focus
After a mixed start to the morning, the main European indices are trading in positive territory at mid-session as investors await monetary policy decisions. The CAC 40 is up 0.22% at 8,159 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 is gaining 0.33% to 5,879 points.
April 28, 2026 at 02:12 pm
European equities slip into the red ahead of central bank meetings
European equity markets started the final week of April on the back foot, ahead of the Fed (Wednesday) and the ECB (Thursday), and on the eve of a fresh wave of corporate earnings. The CAC 40 shed 0.19% to 8,141 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.38% to 5,860 points.
April 27, 2026 at 08:10 pm
Casino: GPA divestment authorized but proceeds placed in escrow
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (GPA) has obtained a preliminary injunction from a Brazilian civil court prohibiting the sale of shares it holds indirectly through the French retailer.
April 27, 2026 at 11:00 am
Saint-Gobain: Analysts remain confident despite Q1 decline
The construction materials specialist is trading flat after reporting a 2.3% decline in revenue in local currencies for the first quarter, a drop that was nevertheless less pronounced than expected. This performance was driven by a solid month of March across all geographies, following unfavorable weather effects in Europe and North America.
April 24, 2026 at 06:05 pm
European equities slip into the red amid geopolitical uncertainty and mixed earnings
European equity markets are trading sharply lower. The CAC 40 is down 1.17% at 8,131 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 has retreated 0.75% to 5,850 points. London and Frankfurt have shed 0.75% and 0.54% respectively.
April 24, 2026 at 02:18 pm
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