Renault, FR0000131906

Renault stock gains as BNP Paribas Exane lifts price target

Published on 09/09/2026 at 14:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Renault stock is supported by a fresh BNP Paribas Exane price-target increase to EUR 40 as of September 8, 2026, alongside a 1.5 percent share price gain. Recent half-year figures show a return to profit in H1 2026 after a loss a year earlier.

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Renault Group stock (ISIN FR0000131906) is drawing investor attention after a fresh analyst upgrade, with BNP Paribas Exane raising its price target from EUR 39 to EUR 40 and reiterating an outperform recommendation as of September 8, 2026, while the shares gained around 1.5 percent on Euronext Paris that day according to Ad-hoc financial news.

Analyst upgrade and short interest shape sentiment

According to Ad-hoc financial news, BNP Paribas Exane lifted its target on Renault stock by EUR 1 to EUR 40 on September 8, 2026, while keeping an outperform rating, signaling confidence that the shares can deliver upside from current levels over the medium term.

At the same time, Renault remains a focus for hedge funds: disclosed net short positions in the company stood at 8.16 percent of shares as of September 7, 2026, placing Renault among the top short targets in France, as reported by Proto Thema on September 9, 2026.

Price level and trading range on Euronext Paris

On Euronext Paris, Renault stock trades under the ticker RNO, with a recent quote of EUR 34.20 that was up 1.76 percent over the previous 24 hours as of September 8, 2026, according to data shown by TradingView.

The same overview indicates that, based on analyst estimates compiled there, projections for the future Renault share price range from a minimum of EUR 38.00 to a maximum of EUR 63.70, giving investors a wide band of potential outcomes and underscoring that the current price around EUR 34.20 remains below the lower end of that analyst target span, again according to TradingView.

Half-year 2026 figures show return to profit

A recently reported key fundamental driver for Renault is its financial turnaround in the first half of 2026: the company posted net profit attributable to shareholders of EUR 705 million in H1 2026, returning to profit compared with a loss in the same period a year earlier, as summarized by Sina Finance on September 9, 2026.

According to that half-year report overview from Sina Finance, Renault’s net result in H1 2026 compares with a negative figure for the prior-year half, illustrating a quantified improvement of more than EUR 700 million year on year and underpinning the more constructive stance taken by analysts such as BNP Paribas Exane.

Stock remains below analyst targets despite recent gains

For investors, the combination of a higher price target and a sizable short interest creates a nuanced picture: the BNP Paribas Exane target of EUR 40 as of September 8, 2026 stands about EUR 5.80 above the recent EUR 34.20 trading level reported on September 8, 2026, implying upside of roughly 16.9 percent if the stock were to move up to that target, based on the figures from Ad-hoc financial news and TradingView.

At the same time, the high net short position share of 8.16 percent as of September 7, 2026, reported by Proto Thema, highlights that a significant portion of the market still expects pressure on the shares, which can translate into higher volatility around news on earnings, guidance or sector sentiment.

Closing price and investor takeaway

As of September 8, 2026, Renault stock closed near EUR 34.20 on Euronext Paris, with the recent move leaving the price below the EUR 38.00 lower bound of analyst estimates and well under the EUR 40 target set by BNP Paribas Exane, based on data from TradingView and Ad-hoc financial news.