AU · rank #2 · 2026-07-20
SOP
PARIS · EUR · $3.25B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.708 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.31 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 1 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $194.33 | +30.7% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +23.75% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.78 |
| Gross margin TTM | +14.9% |
| 52w high | $194.54 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.25B |
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Summary
Sopra Steria is a European IT services and consulting group with €5.65bn 2025 revenue, improving profitability, and a Q1 2026 revenue rebound that confirms a return to modest organic growth.
Rationale
The quant signal is supported by strong analyst upside (+30.7%), positive EPS revisions over 7/30/60/90 days, and a favorable consensus profile despite a still-small sell-side following.
Material risks
- 1Analyst coverage is thin and noisy at only 8 analysts with 56.6% target dispersion, so the upside signal could prove unstable if a few estimates flip.
- 2The company still faces execution risk in Europe-led IT services, where growth is modest and the proposed Digital Product Simulation acquisition must integrate cleanly to avoid distraction.
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