AU · rank #2 · 2026-09-10
SOP
PARIS · EUR · $3.48B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.996 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.41 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 6 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $219.00 | +40.3% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +5.48% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +14.9% |
| 52w high | $202.20 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.48B |
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Summary
Sopra Steria is a mid-cap European IT services group specializing in consulting, systems integration, and managed services for regulated sectors including French public sector and defence clients.
Rationale
With 87.5% revision agreement across 7 analysts, net upside revisions accelerating over 30/60/90-day windows, and a 40% gap to consensus target, the analyst_upside signal is reinforced by genuine fundamental momentum — raised organic growth guidance and margin expansion in H1 2026 — rather than pure sentiment rotation.
Material risks
- 1Target price dispersion of 45.7% on a 7-analyst panel signals deep disagreement on fair value, meaning the 40% headline upside may be anchored by one or two outlier bulls rather than a convergent re-rating catalyst.
- 2Gross margin of just 14.9% leaves minimal buffer if French public-sector budget pressures or defence programme delays slow the Q1 momentum that is currently driving the upgrade cycle.
AI verdict council
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