Saint-Gobain stock gained 1.18 percent on October 2 2026

Published on 10/04/2026 at 18:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Saint-Gobain stock gained 1.18 percent to EUR 67.10 on October 2, 2026, after the group completed its Xypex acquisition. H1 organic sales grew 0.7 percent.

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Saint-Gobain stock (ISIN FR0000125007) was last at EUR 67.10 on Euronext Paris on October 2, 2026, up 1.18 percent from EUR 66.32. The immediate company event was the completion of Saint-Gobain's acquisition of Canadian waterproofing specialist Xypex, reported by BFM Bourse on October 2, 2026.

Xypex adds waterproofing capacity

Xypex serves more than 100 countries with crystalline waterproofing products for concrete structures, according to BFM Bourse. The acquired business expects 2026 revenue of CAD 110 million, giving Saint-Gobain another construction chemicals asset in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The deal fits the group's current portfolio strategy. In its first-half 2026 earnings call, Saint-Gobain said it had signed or closed 23 acquisitions and divestments, with sales rotation close to EUR 3 billion, according to Yahoo Finance.

Margins remain the key test

Saint-Gobain reported 0.7 percent like-for-like sales growth in the first half of 2026, while second-quarter like-for-like growth reached 3.5 percent. The EBITDA margin was 15.4 percent and free cash flow totaled EUR 2.1 billion in the half-year period, according to Yahoo Finance.

Management also maintained its expectation for an EBITDA margin above 15 percent in 2026. The contrast is important for investors: growth has improved, but the full-year margin target must absorb raw-material, transportation and energy costs.

Analyst target stays above the market

The consensus is Outperform from 18 analysts, with an average target of EUR 97.66, a high target of EUR 137.00 and a low target of EUR 70.00, according to MarketScreener. Against the EUR 67.10 reference price, the average target lies 45.5 percent above the stock.

Jefferies kept a Buy rating while cutting its target from EUR 137.00 to EUR 132.60 on October 1, 2026, as reported by BFM Bourse. The lower target points to a more cautious valuation view even as the rating remains positive.

Saint-Gobain stock stays below its yearly high

Saint-Gobain stock was last at EUR 67.10 on Euronext Paris on October 2, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. CEST. The 52-week range was EUR 65.88 to EUR 95.60, while market capitalization stood at EUR 32.9 billion and volume reached 1,148,735 shares.