Axa, BNP Paribas, Scor, TotalEnergies, Veolia... stocks to watch today in Paris
Published on 05/06/2026 at 03:04 am EDT
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Arkema reported a 44.7% drop in group net income to 27.2 million euros for the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 14% decline in EBITDA to 282.7 million euros, representing a margin contraction to 13.0% from 13.8% a year earlier. At just over 2.18 billion euros, the chemical group's revenue fell by 8.4% (-3.2% at constant exchange rates), with prices down 3%, 'reflecting a lower price environment than last year'. Arkema confirmed its target of slight EBITDA growth at constant exchange rates for 2026.
Axa
Axa's gross written premiums and other revenues rose by 6% to 38 billion euros in the first quarter of 2026. Total gross written premiums and other revenues in P&C insurance increased by 4% to 21.5 billion euros. In Life & Health, total gross written premiums and other revenues were up 8% to 16.5 billion euros. Regarding the outlook, the group stated it is on track to achieve underlying earnings per share growth at the upper end of its 6% to 8% target range for 2026.
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas announced it has received notification from the Autorite de controle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR) regarding updated 'Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL)' requirements applicable from this date. The updated total MREL requirement now stands at 22.32%, plus the CBR (Combined Buffer Requirement of 4.87% as of March 31, 2026) of the group's risk-weighted assets, and 5.91% of the group's leverage exposures.
Bonduelle
In the third quarter of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, Bonduelle generated revenue of 527.1 million euros, up 1.5% on a like-for-like basis but down 0.4% on a reported basis compared to the previous year, due to an unfavorable US dollar exchange rate effect.
Delfingen
The wiring protection specialist recorded revenue of 97.1 million euros over the period, down 11.7% on a reported basis. At constant exchange rates, the decline was limited to 6.3%. Adjusted for the termination of non-contributory contracts in the Fluid Transfer Tubing (FTT) business, decided under the IMPULSE 2026 plan, the decline was restricted to 1.8%, reflecting resilience amid a 3% contraction in global automotive production.
GTT
GTT reported receiving an order from the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding shipyard for the tank design of five new LNG carriers on behalf of the shipowner MISC.
JCDecaux
For the first three months of 2026, JCDecaux saw its revenue reach 880.6 million euros, up 2.6% compared to the previous year. However, at constant scope and exchange rates, organic growth reached 5.7%. The pure advertising segment outperformed with an organic increase of 6.6%. For the second quarter, the group anticipates organic growth of 3%, which would rise to 5% excluding the negative impact from the Middle East.
NRJ Group
In the first quarter of 2026, NRJ's consolidated revenue stood at 71.9 million euros, down 1.5%. The Media division limited its decline to 2.1%, supported by the steady performance of radio. The group maintained its outlook for the 2026 fiscal year, while highlighting continued limited visibility in the advertising market within an uncertain economic and geopolitical environment.
Prodways
The 3D printing specialist announced the final completion of the sale of its Software business, held by its subsidiary AvenAO. On March 6, the company signed an agreement for this transaction to divest the specialist in the distribution and integration of 3D design software solutions. The operation is part of the group's refocusing strategy. The sale price amounts to 35 million euros and crystallizes the value of this business for the group's shareholders.
Rexel
Rexel announced the launch of an issuance of bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares (OCEANEs) maturing in 2031, for a nominal amount of 400 million euros. This issuance will be carried out via a public offering intended solely for qualified investors, and its net proceeds will be allocated to the general corporate purposes of the electrical equipment distribution group.
Scor
Scor reported a 12.8% increase in net income to 225 million euros for the first three months of 2026, driven by all business lines (220 million euros on an adjusted basis, excluding the impact of the fair value change of the option on Scor's own shares). Return on equity (ROE) improved by 3 percentage points year-on-year to 21.7% (21.1% adjusted), and the group's economic value, at 51 euros per share, increased by 7.4%, 'at constant economic assumptions', compared to the end of 2025.
TotalEnergies
Interviewed on Monday by the French regional daily Sud Ouest, Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies, warned that maintaining the fuel price cap will be compromised if a new tax is levied on its refining activities. In this interview, he stated that the oil giant 'is not going to apologize for performing and succeeding in its field'. 'On the contrary, we should be proud of it. There is no shame; it means the company is running well', he emphasized. On April 30, TotalEnergies announced it would maintain its fuel price capping initiative across all 3,300 service stations in its French network as long as the crisis in the Middle East lasts. In a context where oil prices are appreciating daily, the price caps in effect since April 8 (gasoline at 1.99 euros/liter; diesel at 2.25 euros/liter) are maintained for the month of May.
Veolia Environnement
In the first quarter of 2026, Veolia recorded 'resilient' revenue growth to 11.427 billion euros. This represents a 1% increase at constant scope and exchange rates, and 2.1% excluding the energy price effect. EBITDA reached 1.766 billion euros, up 5.1% at constant scope and exchange rates, with the margin increasing by 73 basis points. Current EBIT grew by 7.2% to 971 million euros over the period at constant scope and exchange rates. The group maintained its 2026 targets, notably still aiming for solid organic revenue growth excluding energy prices and organic EBITDA growth between 5% and 6%.
Viridien
In the first quarter of 2026, Viridien's segment revenue amounted to 214 million dollars, a 29% year-on-year decline. This drop in revenue reflects a slow start to the year as anticipated, compounded by uncertainty related to the conflict in the Middle East, affecting the SMO (Sensing and Monitoring) and GEO (Geoscience) activities. During this period, the group generated net cash flow of 26 million USD compared to -20 million USD in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to rigorous cash management and strong control over customer collections. Profitability fell by 47% year-on-year due to the decline in activity, with adjusted segment EBITDAs of 76 million USD.



















