French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch Oct 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 company Alten reported third-quarter revenue of €1.055 billion, up 6.4% versus Q3 2025, while expecting organic growth of about 2% and an operating margin of approximately 9.3% in 2026.
ASM INTERNATIONAL ASMI.AS
Dutch chip equipment maker ASM International reported third-quarter revenue of €1.16 billion and forecast fourth-quarter revenue of €1.23 billion (plus or minus 5%), above analyst expectations. The company also authorized a new share buyback program of up to €300 million.
SAINT-GOBAIN SGOB.PA
French building materials company Saint-Gobain reported third-quarter revenue of €11.6 billion and confirmed its 2026 outlook.
VERALLIA VRLA.PA
French glass packaging manufacturer Verallia reported nine-month revenue of €2.527 billion with adjusted EBITDA of €523 million and confirmed its 2026 outlook.
WORLDLINE WLN.PA
French digital payments firm Worldline reported third-quarter revenue of €946 million, up 2.5% organically, beating analyst expectations of €925 million. The company confirmed its 2026 outlook.
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Top 25 European pct gainers........................PG.PEUR
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