AU · rank #11 · 2026-09-08
VCT
PARIS · EUR · $3.40B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.603 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.35 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 3 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $88.00 | +33.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +6.99% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | — |
| Gross margin TTM | +36.2% |
| 52w high | $79.06 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.40B |
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Summary
Vicat (VCT FP) is a vertically integrated cement, concrete, and aggregates producer with operations across Europe, the US, and high-growth African markets, notably Senegal.
Rationale
The 100% analyst revision agreement, 33.9% consensus upside, and a guidance upgrade to 7–9% LFL growth in both sales and EBITDA for FY2026 directly validate the analyst_upside signal, with EPS revisions accelerating across 7-, 30-, and 90-day windows.
Material risks
- 1High analyst target dispersion of 35.2% against a thin five-analyst coverage base means consensus upside is fragile—a single estimate cut could materially deflate the signal that drives this trade.
- 2Execution and cost-overrun risk on the capital-intensive VAIA decarbonization project (~€290m net capex in 2026), compounded by FX and geopolitical exposure in African markets that are currently the primary growth engine.
AI verdict council
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