High Growth Tech Stocks In France For October 2024

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As European markets show resilience with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising amid hopes for quicker interest rate cuts from the ECB, France's CAC 40 Index has also seen a modest increase, reflecting a positive sentiment in the region. In this environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that can leverage favorable economic conditions and potential policy shifts to drive innovation and expansion.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In France

Name

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Growth Rating

Icape Holding

17.24%

33.91%

★★★★★☆

Archos

25.98%

77.41%

★★★★★☆

Valneva

22.83%

17.91%

★★★★★☆

Munic

42.94%

174.09%

★★★★★☆

Oncodesign Société Anonyme

14.68%

101.18%

★★★★★☆

Adocia

70.20%

63.97%

★★★★★☆

Valbiotis

33.52%

39.79%

★★★★★☆

VusionGroup

28.35%

81.72%

★★★★★★

beaconsmind

26.32%

74.88%

★★★★★★

Pherecydes Pharma Société anonyme

63.30%

78.85%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 40 stocks from our Euronext Paris High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Genfit

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Genfit S.A. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing drug candidates and diagnostic solutions for metabolic and liver-related diseases, with a market cap of €271.45 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the research and development of innovative medicines and diagnostic solutions, amounting to €80.47 million.

Genfit has demonstrated a remarkable turnaround, with its first-half 2024 revenues soaring to €61.2 million from €15.37 million in the previous year, reflecting a significant operational upswing. This growth is underpinned by an impressive earnings leap from a net loss of €20.85 million to a net income of €30.31 million, showcasing effective management and strategic execution. Despite this rapid progress, the company's share price remains volatile, indicating potential market uncertainties or investor hesitations about its long-term stability. Moreover, while Genfit's revenue growth forecast at 17.8% annually outpaces the French market's 5.6%, its projected earnings growth rate at 33.8% per year suggests robust future profitability that exceeds broader market expectations (12.1%). These figures highlight Genfit’s potential in harnessing R&D innovations to convert substantial revenue increases into bottom-line results, though it must navigate inherent risks associated with high volatility in its share pricing.

ENXTPA:GNFT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:GNFT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

OVH Groupe

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: OVH Groupe S.A. is a global provider of public and private cloud services, shared hosting, and dedicated server solutions with a market capitalization of approximately €1.28 billion.

Operations: OVH Groupe generates revenue primarily from its Private Cloud segment, contributing €589.61 million, followed by Public Cloud and Web Cloud services at €169.01 million and €185.43 million, respectively. The company's diverse offerings in cloud solutions cater to a global market demand for both public and private infrastructure services.

OVH Groupe, amidst a challenging landscape for unprofitable tech firms, is navigating its path with a forecasted revenue growth of 9.7% annually, outpacing the French market's average of 5.6%. This growth trajectory is bolstered by an anticipated surge in earnings, expected to climb by 101.4% per year. Significantly, OVH has maintained a positive free cash flow status and is on track to achieve profitability within three years—a notable feat given the current economic pressures on tech startups. The company's commitment to innovation is evident from its R&D spending trends which are critical in sustaining long-term competitiveness in the high-stakes cloud services sector.

ENXTPA:OVH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:OVH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Vivendi

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Vivendi SE is a global entertainment, media, and communication company with operations spanning France, Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa and has a market cap of approximately €10.35 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include Canal+ Group (€6.20 billion) and Havas Group (€2.92 billion), with additional contributions from Gameloft, Prisma Media, New Initiatives, and Vivendi Village. The business model is diversified across various segments in the entertainment and media industry.

Vivendi SE, amidst a dynamic media landscape, has demonstrated robust financial health with its first-half sales doubling to €9.05 billion from €4.7 billion the previous year, though net income slightly dipped to €159 million. This growth is underpinned by a significant R&D commitment, crucial for maintaining its competitive edge in content and media services. Impressively, the company's revenue and earnings are projected to grow at 9.4% and 30.6% annually, respectively—outperforming the broader French market trends. Additionally, Vivendi has actively repurchased shares worth €184 million this year, reinforcing its confidence in ongoing business strategies and future prospects.

ENXTPA:VIV Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:VIV Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:GNFT ENXTPA:OVH and ENXTPA:VIV.

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