AU · rank #3 · 2026-09-09
SOP
PARIS · EUR · $3.59B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 3.006 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.41 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 6 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $219.00 | +35.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +9.72% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +14.9% |
| 52w high | $202.20 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.59B |
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Summary
Sopra Steria Group SA is a leading European IT services provider specializing in consulting, systems integration, and managed services, with a strong core presence in the French public and defense sectors [BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
Upgraded full-year 2026 organic growth guidance to 2–2.5% and expanding operating margins validate the sharp upward EPS revisions and the 87.5% analyst revision agreement [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
Material risks
- 1Potential loss of high-margin business if key French public sector and defense clients choose to build complex IT and consulting capabilities in-house [COMPETITIVE_POSITION].
- 2Ongoing restructuring, tax, and social security charges keeping free cash flow modestly negative despite improving operational profitability [BUSINESS_STATUS].
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