French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch July 24 (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.
74SOFTWARE 74SW.PA
The software company on Thursday reported first-half operating income of €43.9 million ($49.94 million), and raised its full-year revenue growth and margin guidance.
AKWEL AKW.PA
The automotive components supplier on Thursday reported a 18.7% drop in first-half revenue to €415 million and confirmed its 2026 outlook.
ARAMIS GROUP ARAMI.PA
The used car retailer on Thursday reported third-quarter revenue of €559.2 million and confirmed its 2026 targets.
ARGAN ARGAN.PA/WDP WDPP.BR:
Property companies Argan ARGAN.PA and Belgium's WDP WDPP.BR announced on Thursday plans to merge and create a new company which they said would be worth €13 billion ($14.8 billion).
ASSYSTEM ASY.PA
The engineering group on Thursday reported first-half revenue of €328.5 million and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 targets.
AUBAY AUBT.PA
The IT consulting company on Thursday reported second-quarter revenues of €173.6 million and upgraded its 2026 targets, now aiming for revenues between €695-705 million versus a previous range of €676-690 million, with full-year profitability between 9%-10%.
BASSAC BASS.PA
The real estate and construction company on Thursday reported first-half net income group share of €37 million.
BURELLE SA BUR.PA
The automotive components holding company on Thursday reported first-half net income group share of €65 million.
CARREFOUR CARR.PA
Europe's largest food retailer reported better-than-expected second-quarter sales on Thursday, as it benefited from improving momentum in France and a return to expansion in Brazil.
CASINO CASP.PA
The French retailer on Thursday said the credit committees of all its bank creditors have given their agreement in principle to improve the terms of term loan B creditors' security package and to waive the condition precedent requiring approval of a two-thirds majority of term loan B creditors for amending the safeguard plan.
ECONOCOM GROUP ECONB.BR
The digital services company on Thursday reported first-half operating income of €22.9 million, and confirmed its 2026 outlook.
EXAIL TECHNOLOGIES EXA.PA
The French underwater drone maker on Thursday posted a 17% rise in second-quarter revenue driven by its navigation and maritime robotic segment.
FRANCE/TESLA:
France opposes the use of Tesla's TSLA.O Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistance software in its current form on roads in the European Union due to safety concerns, its transportation minister said.
GAZTRANSPORT ET TECHNIGAZ GTT.PA
The French maritime technology company said on Thursday that its unit GTT Marine will equip a fleet of LNG carriers chartered by Petronas PCGB.KL with its suite of digital solutions designed to enhance vessel performance.
GUERBET GRBT.PA
The medical imaging company on Thursday reported first-half revenue of €379.2 million and said it expects 2026 revenue to be stable or slightly down, with a restated core earnings (EBITDA)margin rate of around 8% and negative free cash flow between €50 million and €70 million.
HAVAS HAVAS.AS
The advertising group on Thursday reported first-half adjusted operating income (EBIT) of €150 million, and confirmed its full-year 2026 and mid-term guidance.
IMMOBILIERE DASSAULT FINA.PA
The real estate investment company on Thursday reported first-half group net result of €118.8 million.
LINEDATA SERVICES LDSV.PA
The company on Thursday reported first-half revenue of €82.4 million and said it expects lower profitability for half-year results.
LISI GFII.PA
The fastener manufacturer on Thursday reported first-half net profit attributable to shareholders of €62.4 million, and confirmed its 2026 targets.
LNA SANTE LNA.PA
The healthcare company on Thursday reported end-June operating revenue of €465.1 million, driven by organic growth of 7%, and confirmed its 2026 outlook.
NEXITY NEXI.PA
The real estate company on Thursday reported net loss group share of €31 million, and confirmed its 2026 guidance.
PIERRE ET VACANCES PVAC.PA
The tourism company on Thursday reported third-quarter revenue of €487 million and said it expects 2025/2026 adjusted EBITDA of €185 million, in line with previous growth forecasts.
PROXIMUS PROX.BR
The Belgian telecommunications company on Thursday received approval from the Belgian Competition Authority to expand and accelerate the roll-out of fiber networks through its Fiberklaar partnership.
ROBERTET ROBF.PA
The flavors and fragrances company on Friday reported first-half consolidated net revenue of €444 million, and reaffirmed its objective of about 5% annual organic growth at constant exchange rates and scope.
SELECTIRENTE SA SLCT.PA
The real estate investment company on Thursday reported end-June recurring net result of €9.5 million.
STEF SA STF.PA
The temperature-controlled logistics provider on Thursday reported second-quarter revenue of €1.42 billion.
UBISOFT UBIP.PA
The French video game maker stuck to its annual targets on Thursday after first-quarter bookings came in slightly above guidance, while the group continued to cut costs and gave limited new detail on its future release slate.
VOLTALIA VLTSA.PA
The renewable energy company on Thursday reported second-quarter revenue of €198 million and confirmed its 2026 EBITDA guidance of €210-230 million and positive net result, while revising its 2026 total capacity objective to 3.6 GW from around 3.7 GW in a previous forecast.
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