AU · rank #2 · 2026-07-21
SOP
PARIS · EUR · $3.35B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.854 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.31 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 1 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $194.33 | +26.6% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +30.97% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.78 |
| Gross margin TTM | +14.9% |
| 52w high | $193.77 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.35B |
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Summary
Sopra Steria Group SA is a European IT services and consulting firm focusing on digital transformation, systems integration, and outsourcing for public-sector, defence, and enterprise clients [SOP].
Rationale
The quant model's 26.6% analyst upside and positive 30-day EPS revisions are supported by solid Q1 2026 organic revenue growth of 3.2% and confirmed full-year guidance [SOP].
Material risks
- 1The planned conclusion of the SFT programme will drag quarterly growth by over 2 percentage points for the remainder of 2026, potentially obscuring underlying performance [SOP].
- 2Execution risks in integrating the Starion and Nexova acquisitions, coupled with structural margin pressure from higher French and UK social security contributions, could compress profitability [SOP].
AI verdict council
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