← Analyst Upside

AU · rank #4 · 2026-10-19

ATE

PARIS · EUR · $3.22B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy3.6strength 3.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.442
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
-$0.00
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
2
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $101.50
+20.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+46.22%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.17
Gross margin TTM+18.3%
52w high$87.15
Market cap (USD)$3.22B

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Summary

ALTEN SA provides outsourced engineering, R&D, and IT digital-transformation services across aerospace, defence, energy, and automotive industries.

Rationale

The 20.8% analyst target upside signal is supported by a 75% revision agreement and management's FY2026 guidance raise to 1.7%-1.9% organic growth and ~9.2% operating margin.

Material risks

  • 1Major industrial clients insourcing internal engineering, software, and AI capabilities, directly reducing demand for external consultancies.
  • 2AI-driven development tools commoditizing billable engineering hours faster than ALTEN can transition to value-based AI project pricing.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed