French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch

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29/07/2026 05:35

GDAŃSK, July 28 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.
     
ALTEN LTEN.PA: French engineering and technology consulting firm Alten reported first-half revenues of €2.11 billion and revised its 2026 outlook upwards, expecting organic growth of 1.4% to 1.8% and operating profitability of around 9%.
     
AMG CRITICAL MATERIALS AMG.AS: Dutch specialty metals and materials company AMG Critical Materials successfully closed   the sale of Graphit Kropfmühl to Asbury Advanced Materials.
     
COMPAGNIE DES ALPES CDAF.PA: French ski resort and leisure park operator Compagnie des Alpes reported nine-month revenue of €1.16 billion and confirmed its midterm outlook, but revised short-term EBITDA growth to between 2% and 5% compared with nearly 10% previously.
     
DEEZER DEEZR.PA: French music streaming service Deezer reported first-half adjusted EBITDA of €8.5 million and net income of €6.7 million, with revenue of €268.2 million up 0.4% year-on-year, and confirmed its 2026 outlook despite total subscribers declining 3.5% to 8.9 million.
     
ELVALHALCOR ELHA.AT: Greek copper and aluminium producer Elvalhalcor reported first-half net profit up at €128.9 million versus €74.0 million a year ago, with revenue rising 18% year-on-year to €2.20 billion.
     
EKINOPS EKI.PA: French telecommunications equipment company Ekinops reported H1 revenue of €58.2 million with EBITDA of €5.9 million, current operating income of €0, and a net loss of €2.8 million.
     
ESSILORLUXOTTICA ESLX.PA: Franco-Italian eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica reported first-half revenue of €14.81 billion, up 9.7% year-on-year at constant exchange rates, and adjusted operating profit of €2.75 billion, with AI glasses almost doubling in revenue in Q2 and confirmed long-term outlook.
     
GTT GTT.PA: French LNG tank technology provider Gaztransport et Technigaz reported first-half EBIT of €248.2 million and net income of €210.4 million, confirmed its 2026 revenue and EBITDA objectives, and declared an interim dividend of €4.30 per share.
     
KERING PRTP.PA:
French luxury goods group Kering reported first-half net income of €189 million, with revenue of €7.220 billion and recurring operating income of €921 million.
     
LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP ALHG.PA: French media and publishing group Louis Hachette Group reported first-half revenue of €4.54 billion and a net loss of €8 million, with EBITA at €218 million and net debt at €1.73 billion at end-June.
     
MEMSCAP MEMS.PA: French micro-electro-mechanical systems company MEMSCAP reported Q2 net income of €442 thousand, with revenue from continuing operations of €3.64 million and adjusted EBITDA of €643 thousand.
     
MERCIALYS MERY.PA: French retail property company Mercialys reported first-half EBITDA of €76.3 million and raised its full-year 2026 net recurrent earnings guidance to €1.30-€1.32 per share, while also increasing its dividend target to at least €1.02 per share.
     
SEMCO TECHNOLOGIES ALSEM.PA: French technology company Semco Technologies reported first-half revenue of €19.9 million, an increase of 20%, and confirmed its 2028 objectives.
     
SMCP SMCP.PA: French fashion group SMCP reported first-half sales of €597 million and adjusted EBITDA of €119.2 million, while confirming its 2026 targets.
     
SOITEC SOIT.PA: French semiconductor materials maker Soitec reached a settlement with French tax authorities that will result in a €320 million tax loss carry-forward forfeiture and a cash outflow of up to €60 million in the third quarter of 2027.
     
VASTNED VASTB.BR: Dutch retail property investor Vastned reported first-half rental income of €34.1 million with a 99% occupancy rate and EPRA earnings per share of €1.02, proposed a dividend of €1.90 gross per share for FY 2026, and confirmed its full-year outlook.
     
VERALLIA VRLA.PA:  French glass packaging manufacturer Verallia reported H1 adjusted EBITDA of €352 million and revenue of €1,699 million, with net income down to €27 million from €68 million a year earlier, and confirmed its 2026 free cash flow outlook of around €220 million.    
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