French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch April 17

Interparfums SA

17/04/2026 06:19

April 17 (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.

ALSTOM ALSO.PA:

        French rail infrastructure manufacturer Alstom revised its adjusted EBIT margin target for the year ending on March 31 2027 to 6.5% from a previous 8%-10% range and withdrew its three-year free cash-flow target of 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion), citing slower-than-expected progress on large rolling stock projects.

COTY COTY.N, INTERPARFUMS IPAR.PA:

U.S. beauty company Coty and Paris-based Interparfums both denied a report that they were in talks regarding the sale of Coty's Hugo Boss and Burberry perfume licenses, calling the suggestion "categorically false."

ICADE ICAD.PA:

        Icade said its consolidated IFRS revenues fell 14.7% in the first quarter to 278 million euros, with rental income declining 3.3% and property development sales falling 19.3%. The company confirmed its 2026 targets despite geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.

IPSOS ISOS.PA:

        Market research company Ipsos reported organic first-quarter revenue fell 1.4% to 555 million euros, heavily impacted by the euro's appreciation against the U.S. dollar. It confirmed its 2026 guidance of 2% to 3% organic growth.

VINCI SGEF.PA:

Vinci reported first-quarter 2026 passenger traffic at its airports network rose 1.5% from the same period in 2025 to more than 74 million passengers .

VIRBAC VIRB.PA:

        French animal health specialist Virbac reported first-quarter revenue rose 7.7%, at constant exchange rates and scope, to 384 million euros, driven by North America and international markets. The company confirmed its 2026 outlook, which includes revenue growth of 5.5% to 7.5%.

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 (Reporting by Jakob Van Calster)

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