Credit Agricole stock reports strong first half growth

Published on 10/04/2026 at 22:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Credit Agricole stock reported EUR 14.36 billion of H1 2026 revenue, up 4.3 percent. The October 2 quote was EUR 16.89, 17.21 percent below the 52-week high.

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Credit Agricole stock (ISIN FR0000045072) was last at EUR 16.89 on Euronext Paris on October 2, 2026, after a daily decline of 0.21 percent. The key company figure is stronger: H1 2026 revenue reached EUR 14.36 billion, up 4.3 percent from the prior-year period, while net income attributable to the group rose 6.8 percent to EUR 4.88 billion, according to Capital on September 24, 2026.

Revenue growth strengthens the case

The first-half figures give Credit Agricole a measurable earnings cushion before the next reporting date. The EUR 14.36 billion revenue figure covers the listed banking group, while the EUR 4.88 billion result is net income attributable to the group for H1 2026, so the two figures describe the same reporting period but different income-statement levels.

The operating picture also includes a meaningful shareholder action. Credit Agricole said on September 25, 2026, that it had completed the purchase of 31,999,995 shares for EUR 605.54 million. The shares are intended for cancellation, while the transaction reduced the standalone CET1 ratio by 14 basis points and the group ratio by 9 basis points.

Analyst targets point higher

MarketScreener's September 24, 2026 consensus rates the stock Outperform, based on 17 analysts. The average target price is EUR 20.79, with a high target of EUR 26.00 and a low target of EUR 15.00, according to MarketScreener.

That consensus sits alongside a weaker chart position. The October 2 price was EUR 16.89, compared with a 52-week high of EUR 20.40 and a low of EUR 15.37. The stock therefore stood 17.21 percent below its yearly high, while remaining EUR 1.52 above the low.

October results date is set

Crédit Agricole's financial calendar lists third-quarter 2026 results for October 30, 2026, followed by full-year 2026 results on February 4, 2027, on the company's investor-relations page. For investors, the next checkpoint will test whether the first-half revenue growth continues into the second half.

Stock remains below its yearly high

Credit Agricole stock had a market capitalization of EUR 51.1 billion and volume of 6,376,975 shares on October 2, 2026. Its combination of H1 growth, a completed buyback and a 17.21 percent gap to the 52-week high leaves the October results as the next concrete valuation checkpoint.