Analyst Upside

AU · rank #2 · 2026-09-04

ATE

PARIS · EUR · $3.05B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy7.7strength 7.7 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
3.095
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.56
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
5
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $96.00
+25.1%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+17.34%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
Gross margin TTM+17.8%
52w high$81.81
Market cap (USD)$3.05B

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed. On the rare day the research service is unavailable, the paper book trades on the quant ranking alone and no card appears here.

Summary

Alten SA is a European engineering and technology consultancy providing external R&D and IT services across aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors.

Rationale

A strong Q2 2026 financial turnaround and upgraded full-year guidance triggered unanimous upward EPS revisions and sell-side upgrades, validating the positive analyst upside and momentum signals.

Material risks

  • 1High exposure to cyclical client capex, specifically demonstrated by the ongoing double-digit revenue decline in Alten's automotive consulting segment.
  • 2Competitive pressure if major industrial and financial clients choose to build more R&D and IT capabilities in-house rather than outsourcing.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed