French cement maker Vicat gains after sales top consensus

Vicat SA

05/05/2026 09:26

** Shares in Vicat VCTP.PA rise 4.2% after the French cement maker reports Q1 sales above consensus estimates

** The company reports 8% organic sales growth, and confirms its 2026 outlook, assuming no escalation or significant prolongation of the conflict in the Middle East

** One analyst says the Americas are a major growth driver, alongside Asia and Africa. Organic growth in Europe is down 0.9% - weak but in line with expectations

** Out of 7 analysts that cover Vicat, six rate the stock "strong buy" or "buy,"​one analyst rates "hold" and no analysts rate the stock "strong sell" or "sell" - LSEG data

 (Reporting by Zakarya Meliani and Margaux Perrin)

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