** Shares in Elior ELIOR.PA jump up 15.7%, paring gains after rising as much as 20.3%, after the French food caterer posted "Solid FY25 results, decent outlook," says Deutsche Bank
** Group sees 2026 core profit margin of 3.5-3.7%, organic sales growth of 3-4%, and a debt ratio of 3.0 times annual earnings as of September 30, 2026
** "The recovery is confirmed," says Midcap ICAP, adding "Elior is delivering on the essentials"
** Elior posted a 2026 adjusted core profit (EBITA) of 202 million euros ($232.70 million), up from 167 million euros the year prior, with a margin of 3.3%
** If gains hold, shares are on track for best day since May 2024, when they closed 22.8% higher
($1 = 0.8681 euros)
(Reporting by Dimitri Rhodes)
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