Loreal, FR0000120321

Loreal stock gains French market crown on EUR 203 billion valuation

Published on 09/17/2026 at 10:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Loreal stock closed at EUR 381.20 on Euronext Paris on September 15, 2026, giving the group a market capitalization of about EUR 203 billion. The shares trade roughly 9.8 percent below the average analyst target of EUR 418.42, leaving upside potential.

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Loreal stock (ISIN FR0000120321) ended the latest completed session on Euronext Paris at EUR 381.20 on September 15, 2026, valuing the cosmetics group at about EUR 203 billion and lifting it above luxury rival LVMH as France's most valuable listed company.

Loreal overtakes LVMH in market value

According to Seoul Economic Daily on September 16, 2026, Loreal's market capitalization stood at about EUR 203 billion at the Paris close, surpassing LVMH's roughly EUR 201 billion and securing the top spot on the Paris bourse.

As Calcalist reports, Loreal's market value of EUR 203 billion at the close on September 15, 2026, compared with about EUR 201 billion for LVMH, marks the first time since 2017 that a non luxury company holds the market crown in France.

Stock performance and valuation snapshot

Per Euronext Paris data relayed by Yahoo Finance, Loreal shares closed at EUR 381.90 on September 16, 2026, up 0.18 percent from the previous close, after gaining 6.22 percent year to date compared with a 0.11 percent rise for the CAC 40 index.

Market data compiled by MarketScreener on September 17, 2026, shows that Loreal's last closing price around EUR 381.90 sits about 9.76 percent below the average analyst price target of EUR 418.42, implying a single digit upside to consensus.

According to Bernstein Research coverage summarized on September 16, 2026, the analyst house keeps its Market-Perform rating on Loreal with a price target of EUR 405, slightly below the broader average but still above the current share price.

Analyst ratings and sector context

The analyst overview on MarketScreener notes that Deutsche Bank maintains a Sell rating on Loreal as of September 9, 2026, while JP Morgan reiterates a Neutral stance, highlighting a divided view on valuation despite the company’s strong market position.

As WWD points out on September 16, 2026, Loreal shares are up about 3.5 percent year to date, while LVMH stock is down roughly 37.2 percent, underscoring how resilient mass and premium beauty demand has been compared with high end luxury during the recent slowdown.

Stock price level and investor takeaway

At a reference closing price of EUR 381.90 on Euronext Paris as of September 16, 2026, Loreal stock trades below the average analyst target of EUR 418.42 and the Bernstein target of EUR 405, leaving a mid single digit to high single digit percentage gap that investors will watch closely as the company heads toward its next reporting milestones.