Klépierre gains on Goldman Sachs optimism following upgrade to Buy
Klépierre shares are among the top performers on the SBF 120 index on Monday morning on the Paris Bourse, as the real estate investment trust benefits from a Goldman Sachs note highlighting the stock's discount and suggesting the group's resilience is being underestimated by the market.
By 10:30 am, shares in the French shopping mall specialist were up more than 1.8% at 31.6 euros, outperforming a 0.3% rise for the SBF 120 index at the same time.
Goldman Sachs upgraded its recommendation on the stock from "Sell" to "Buy" this morning in a note dedicated to the European real estate sector, raising its price target from 37.8 to 41.8 euros.
Underestimated resilience and significant catch-up potential
The brokerage emphasizes that activity in major shopping centers remains robust, even in an uncertain economic climate, with occupancy rates improving to 97.1% compared to 96.5% in 2024, while rents continue to trend upward.
In its note, the firm also highlights the group's robust financial position, noting that debt is well-managed, debt costs remain limited, and financing is well-secured for the coming years.
Goldman adds that the stock is currently trading at a discount to its net asset value, while offering an attractive dividend yield. Its new target implies an upside potential of approximately 34% relative to Friday's closing price.
Klépierre is the European leader in shopping malls, combining property development and asset management skills. The Company's portfolio is valued at EUR 21.2 billion at December 31, 2025, and comprises large shopping centers in more than 10 countries in Continental Europe which together host more than 720 million visitors per year. Klépierre holds a controlling stake in Steen & Strøm (56.1%), Scandinavia's number one shopping center owner and manager.
Klépierre is a French REIT (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris and is included in the CAC Next 20 and EPRA Euro Zone Indexes. It is also included in ethical indexes, such as CAC SBT 1.5, MSCI Europe ESG Leaders, FTSE4Good, Euronext Vigeo Europe 120, and features in CDP's "A-list". These distinctions underscore the Group's commitment to a proactive sustainable development policy and its global leadership in the fight against climate change.
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