AU · rank #15 · 2026-09-11
EXA
PARIS · EUR · $2.44B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.918 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.29 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $138.13 | +11.4% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +21.54% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | — |
| Gross margin TTM | +51.2% |
| 52w high | $159.20 |
| Market cap (USD) | $2.44B |
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Summary
Exail Technologies is a vertically integrated provider of autonomous maritime robotics, inertial navigation sensors, and optical/photonics components for defense and civil marine applications.
Rationale
Accelerating positive EPS revisions and 100% analyst agreement are fundamentally backed by 17% organic revenue growth in Q2 2026 and the valuation floor established by Thales' planned acquisition [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, FINANCIAL_NOTES].
Material risks
- 1Regulatory or antitrust hurdles blocking the proposed acquisition by Thales, which would eliminate the transaction-backed valuation floor and disrupt its integration into larger naval systems [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
- 2Near-term earnings volatility and margin pressure around the upcoming financial report scheduled for September 15, 2026.
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