AU · rank #16 · 2026-09-10
EXA
PARIS · EUR · $2.45B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.864 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.29 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $138.13 | +11.1% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +20.31% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | — |
| Gross margin TTM | +51.2% |
| 52w high | $159.20 |
| Market cap (USD) | $2.45B |
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Summary
Exail Technologies is a vertically integrated developer of autonomous maritime robotics, inertial navigation systems, and advanced photonics for defense and civil maritime markets.
Rationale
Strong positive EPS revisions and an 11.12% analyst upside are validated by robust organic revenue growth (+17% in Q2 2026) and the strategic valuation support of Thales's planned acquisition [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
Material risks
- 1Regulatory or national security roadblocks to the Thales acquisition, which would eliminate the current valuation floor and disrupt its integration into Thales' naval systems [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
- 2Severe execution or supply chain delays in converting the €1.02 billion backlog into recognized revenue, causing an earnings miss in the upcoming report 5 days away [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, FINANCIAL_NOTES].
AI verdict council
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