EssilorLuxottica stock: Morgan Stanley cuts target for EssilorLuxottica stock to EUR 180.00

Published on 10/19/2026 at 16:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue forecast is EUR 7.37 billion versus EUR 6.87 billion. EssilorLuxottica stock costs EUR 151.55 on October 19, 2026, down 1.85 percent versus the Xetra close.

Analyst view and trading levels

On October 19, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its target to EUR 180.00 from EUR 225.00.
MarketWatch forecast third-quarter revenue of EUR 7.37 billion versus EUR 6.87 billion a year earlier.
EssilorLuxottica stock costs EUR 151.55 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 4:34 p.m. CEST, down 1.85 percent versus the Xetra close of October 16, 2026, 53.19 percent below the 52-week high.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 28.31 as of October 19, 2026.

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EssilorLuxottica stock (ISIN FR0000121667) was trading at EUR 151.55 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 4:34 p.m. CEST, down 1.85 percent versus the Xetra close of October 16, 2026. Morgan Stanley lowered its price target from EUR 225.00 to EUR 180.00 on October 19, 2026 while maintaining an overweight rating, according to Ideal Investor.

Revenue expectations remain central

Third-quarter revenue is forecast at EUR 7.37 billion, compared with EUR 6.87 billion in the prior-year period. MarketWatch said the estimate came from a poll of 10 analysts compiled by Visible Alpha. The comparison puts the forecast increase at 7.28 percent year over year.

Stock sits 53.19 percent below high

EssilorLuxottica's 52-week range runs from EUR 138.30 to EUR 323.80 as of October 19, 2026. The Lang & Schwarz price is EUR 172.25 below the high and EUR 13.25 above the low. The stock has fallen 1.85 percent against the Xetra close, while its trading volume stood at 369,682 shares against an average of 747,642.

Valuation meets an October 20 date

The market capitalization was EUR 69.7 billion and the P/E ratio was 28.31 as of October 19, 2026. The company is scheduled to publish its third-quarter revenue on October 20, 2026, according to the EssilorLuxottica investor calendar. The first-half 2026 results included adjusted operating income growth of 15 percent at constant exchange rates and free cash flow of EUR 1.07 billion, according to Ideal Investor.

Comparison with peers

EssilorLuxottica: minus 1.85 percent, P/E 28.31, market capitalization EUR 69.7 billion
LVMH (Euronext Paris, EUR): minus 2.05 percent, P/E 17.72, market capitalization EUR 191.7 billion
Kering (Euronext Paris, EUR): minus 0.62 percent, P/E minus 124.54, market capitalization EUR 26.4 billion

Trading position

The stock's current position combines a lower analyst target with a revenue estimate that remains above the prior-year quarter. Its valuation is higher than LVMH's P/E ratio but below Kering's negative ratio, while the October 20 revenue update is the next dated company event.

EssilorLuxottica was trading at EUR 151.55 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 4:34 p.m. CEST, down 1.85 percent versus the Xetra close of October 16, 2026 at EUR 154.40. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of EssilorLuxottica stock.