French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch Oct 23

By Reuters News05:26 (UTC), 23 October 2026 Updated

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

ACCOR ACCP.PA:

French hotel group Accor reported third-quarter revenue of €1.50 billion, up 7.7% at constant currency, and upgraded its 2026 outlook with recurring EBITDA now expected in the range of €1.27 billion to €1.285 billion versus €1.26 billion to €1.285 billion previously, and full-year RevPAR growth at the upper end of the 2% to 2.5% range.

CARMILA CARM.PA:

Shopping center specialist Carmila confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance with recurring earnings per share of €1.87, reporting nine-month gross rental income of €327.9 million and net rental income of €305.90 million, up 2.1% like-for-like.

GROUPE GUILLIN ALGIL.PA:

French food packaging company Groupe Guillin reported first-half 2026 ordinary activities revenue of €470.70 million, up 6.9%, with operating profit up 10.1% to €34.20 million and net profit up 14.9% to €25.20 million.

GUERBET GRBT.PA:

French medical imaging company Guerbet reported revenue of €573.8 million at September 30, 2026, with a third-quarter EBITDA margin of 8%, confirming all financial targets for 2026.

KERING PRTP.PA:

French luxury group Kering reported third-quarter total revenue of €3.35 billion, down 1% on a comparable basis, with flagship brand Gucci posting revenue of €1.29 billion, down 6% on a comparable basis, while confirming its objective of improving its recurring operating margin in 2026.

LISI GFII.PA:

French fastener manufacturer Lisi reported third-quarter revenue of €473.2 million and reaffirmed its 2026 objectives to improve recurring operating profit (EBIT) and generate positive operating free cash flow.

L'OREAL OREP.PA:

French cosmetics giant L'Oreal reported third-quarter sales of €11.56 billion, beating consensus of €11.23 billion, up 6.9% like-for-like, and expects another year of growth in sales and profit for 2026.

NEXITY NEXI.PA:

French real estate group Nexity reported nine-month revenue of €1.60 billion, down 17%, with residential real estate reservations of 5,394 units, down 17%, while confirming its 2026 guidance.

PIERRE ET VACANCES PVAC.PA:

French holiday resort operator Pierre et Vacances reported fiscal year 2025/2026 economic revenue of €2 billion, up 2.7%, with adjusted EBITDA expected at €185 million, in line with guidance.

REXEL RXL.PA:

French electrical equipment distributor Rexel reported third-quarter sales of €5.45 billion, beating consensus of €5.21 billion, and raised its 2026 outlook with same-day sales growth now expected up around 7% versus around 5% previously, and current adjusted EBITA margin of at least 6.4% versus at least 6.2%.

STEF STF.PA:

French temperature-controlled transport and logistics company Stef reported third-quarter revenue of €1.45 billion.

TIKEHAU CAPITAL TKOO.PA:

French alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital reported assets under management of €51.70 billion as of September 30, 2026, up 3% year-on-year, and expects AuM to reach €52 billion-€52.50 billion by end-December 2026 with €1.5 billion-€2 billion in fundraising anticipated in Q4.

UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD URW.PA:

European shopping center operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield reported nine-month IFRS total turnover of €2.23 billion with rental uplift of 10.3% on indexed passing rents, and expects 2026 adjusted recurring earnings per share within guidance of €9.15 to €9.30, confirming a proposed distribution of €5.50 per share for fiscal year 2026.

VALEO VLOF.PA:

French automotive supplier Valeo reported third-quarter total sales of €4.88 billion, slightly below company-compiled consensus of €4.93 billion, and confirmed its 2026 guidance.

VINCI SGEF.PA:

French construction and concessions group Vinci confirmed its 2026 guidance, reporting nine-month consolidated revenue of €56.0 billion and an order book of €75.4 billion.

VOLTALIA VLTSA.PA:

French renewable energy company Voltalia reported third-quarter revenue of €177 million, reaching capacity objectives one quarter ahead of schedule, and confirmed its 2026 EBITDA objective of between €210 million and €230 million.

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