Valeo stock falls 1.64 percent as drone motors launch
Published on 09/24/2026 at 12:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Valeo stock was trading at EUR 14.65 on Euronext Paris on September 24, 2026, down 1.64 percent in the session. The move came as the automotive supplier presented rare-earth-free electric motors for drones at its Haute-Loire site, according to Ideal Investisseur.
Drone motors expand Valeo reach
The new motors use Valeo electrification technology developed for the automotive sector. The company says the design avoids heavy rare earths, a feature aimed at securing supply chains for civil and defense applications.
Production is scheduled to begin in early 2027 after a first contract announced in July 2026. That timing gives the project a concrete commercial milestone, while the industrial application extends Valeo's addressable market beyond vehicles.
Analyst target reaches EUR 17.85
Jefferies upgraded Valeo from Hold to Buy on September 23, 2026, and lifted its price target from EUR 13.20 to EUR 17.85, as reported by Investing.com. The new target is EUR 3.20 above the current price, while the former target was EUR 1.45 below it.
The same analyst view cited stronger-than-peer orders from Chinese automakers and a growth outlook that was comparatively better than peers. It also placed Valeo's adjusted core profit estimates for 2026 and 2027 in the mid-single-digit percentage range above consensus.
Stock remains below yearly high
At EUR 14.65, Valeo stock was 15.4 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 17.32 and EUR 5.21 above its 52-week low of EUR 9.44. The distance from the high shows that the September 24 announcement did not erase the stock's wider trading range.
Valeo's market capitalization stood at EUR 3,539,397,723 on September 24, 2026. For investors, the key question is whether the drone program can add measurable revenue alongside the company's established automotive operations.
Valeo stock data
- Company: Valeo SE
- Ticker: FR.PA
- Trading venue: Euronext Paris
- Price (as of September 24, 2026, 12:30 p.m. CEST): EUR 14.65
- Market capitalization: EUR 3,539,397,723 (as of September 24, 2026)
- 52-week range: EUR 9.44-17.32 (as of September 24, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Automotive parts
- Index membership: SBF 120
