Scor stock holds steady after mixed analyst signals

Scor stock trades in the mid-30 EUR range as of August 18, 2026, after one major bank downgrade contrasts with a reiterated buy stance and a higher price target from another firm.

Scor (FR0010411983) stock traded at 33.96 EUR on August 18, 2026, on the Cboe Europe venue, leaving the reinsurer in the mid-30 EUR range after a recent shift in analyst views. Per a detailed market overview dated August 19, 2026, the shares remain up 22.85 percent since the start of 2026 despite a short-term pullback.

Analyst views diverge on valuation

A fresh analyst update summarized on August 19, 2026 indicates that one major investment bank recently downgraded Scor to a sell rating and reduced its price target, contributing to a short-term share-price decline. In the same market context, another firm maintained a buy rating and set a target price of 44 EUR per share, suggesting meaningful upside versus the latest close. The same overview highlights an average analyst target of 35.97 EUR, implying a discount of 5.87 percent to the consensus fair value based on the August 18, 2026 closing price of 33.98 EUR.

Market data compiled on August 19, 2026 show that Scor shares ended the August 18, 2026 session on Euronext Paris at 33.98 EUR, down 2.02 percent on the day. Over the last five sessions the stock has declined 2.53 percent, yet it still shows a year-to-date gain of 22.85 percent, underlining how the longer-term trend remains positive even as the latest analyst downgrade creates short-term pressure.

Valuation metrics and investor takeaways

The same financial snapshot as of August 19, 2026 lists Scor shares at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.01 times, based on the latest reported earnings. With a price-to-book ratio of 1.28 times, the stock trades above stated book value but at a level that many investors may view as moderate for a global reinsurer. Taken together with the contrasting analyst calls, the numbers indicate that Scor is valued below the most bullish targets but not at a distressed multiple.

For investors focused on risk-reward, one key comparison is between the current trading level and the more optimistic 44 EUR target cited in the August 19, 2026 commentary. Relative to the 33.98 EUR closing price on August 18, 2026, that target would represent a potential gain of 29.5 percent if fully realized. By contrast, the average target of 35.97 EUR implies a narrower upside of 5.87 percent, broadly in line with the market-data summary for the same date.

Reinsurance franchise and business focus

Scor operates as a global reinsurer with a diversified mix of property-casualty and life reinsurance contracts, positioning it as a key capital provider to primary insurers. The group typically earns premiums by taking on portions of insurers portfolios, absorbing catastrophe, mortality, and longevity risks in exchange for recurring reinsurance fees. Management seeks to balance underwriting profitability with prudent capital allocation, using retrocession, capital-market instruments, and a diversified geographic footprint to manage volatility.

On the life and health side, Scor focuses on biometric risks such as mortality, critical illness, and longevity, partnering with primary insurers to design and support savings or protection products. In property and casualty, the company participates in treaties and facultative arrangements that cover exposures including natural catastrophes, industrial risks, motor, and specialty lines. This diversified business model means that earnings depend on both the frequency and severity of insured events and on the investment income generated from invested premiums.

Scor stock and recent trading levels

According to a Cboe-based quote updated on August 19, 2026, Scor shares traded at 33.96 EUR as of 11:30 a.m. EDT on August 18, 2026. At that level, the stock was down 2.53 percent over the last five sessions, yet still ahead by 2.71 percent over the same period used as the year-to-date reference. For investors, this places Scor stock between the recent short-term pullback and the broader 2026 advance, with the shares trading modestly below the average analyst target of 35.97 EUR based on the same data snapshot.

Go deeper

More on Scor stock is available on a detailed market-data page that compiles recent prices, valuation ratios, and analyst targets as of August 19, 2026.

Reinsurance solutions as a core product

One representative example of Scor solutions is its suite of property-catastrophe reinsurance treaties, which provide primary insurers with protection against extreme weather events and other large catastrophes. These treaties typically specify annual limits, attachment points, and risk-sharing mechanisms that determine how losses are split between Scor and its cedent clients. By offering multi-year capacity and leveraging modeling expertise, Scor aims to help insurers manage peak risks and comply with regulatory capital requirements while maintaining access to coverage across different regions and perils.

Current trading context

As of August 18, 2026, Scor stock closed at 33.98 EUR on Euronext Paris, while the Cboe Europe quote showed 33.96 EUR at 11:30 a.m. EDT for the same date. These levels place the shares modestly below the average analyst price target of 35.97 EUR, reflecting a discount of 5.87 percent. In combination with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.01 times and a price-to-book ratio of 1.28 times as recorded on August 19, 2026, the stock trades at valuation levels that balance the recent downgrade-driven volatility with the longer-term appreciation seen since the start of 2026.

Fact box

Company: Scor SE
ISIN: FR0010411983
Ticker: SCR
Exchange: Euronext Paris
Price (as of August 18, 2026, 11:30 a.m. EDT): 33.96 EUR
Market cap: data compiled as of August 19, 2026
Sector / Industry: Financials / Reinsurance
Index membership: data compiled for major European indices