Renault is the top performer on the CAC 40, gaining 2.63% to 28.91 euros. Yesterday, the stock managed to stay afloat (+0.39%) in a bullish market (+1.79% for the CAC 40) following the presentation of its new strategic plan.
In a research note, Oddo BHF points out that the main financial targets had already been communicated: revenue growth of approximately 5% per year, an operating margin between 5% and 7%, free cash flow exceeding 1.5 billion euros, and an increasing dividend in absolute terms.
Analysts note that if these targets, which they describe as ambitious, were achieved, they "would demonstrate a resilience that is currently largely questioned by the market."
They add that "without being a major surprise, the strategic directions are consistent with the messages conveyed by François Provost since he took office last summer. In an environment that is expected to remain uncertain, the focus is logically placed on levers within the group's control, starting with the product, the targeted expansion of the international footprint, and the acceleration of industrial and engineering competitiveness efforts."
For the French group, the goal is to compete more effectively against increased competition and to position itself as a leading European generalist manufacturer.
Oddo BHF believes that Renault Group's task appears structurally more accessible than at Stellantis, as the company has more solid foundations and a momentum already underway, both in terms of products and industrial and commercial competitiveness.
The recommendation is Outperform, with a price target of 45 euros.
Renault is one of the world's leading automobile constructors. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- sale of vehicles (88.9%): 2,336,807 passenger and commercial vehicles sold in 2025, distributed by brand between Renault (1,628,030), Dacia (697,408), Alpine (10,970), Renault Korea Motors (399) and other (2,431);
- services (10.2%): financing services for vehicle sales (purchasing, renting, leasing, etc.; RCI Banque), related services (maintenance, warranty extension, assistance, etc.) and mobility services.
At the end of 2025, the group had 25 industrial sites worldwide.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: France (28.5%), Europe (50.6%), Americas (8.2%), Eurasia (5%), Asia-Pacific (4.3%), Africa and Middle East (3.4%).
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