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Exploring 3 High Growth Tech Stocks in France

The French market has recently seen a positive shift, with the CAC 40 Index adding 0.71% amid slowing inflation, which supports the case for potential interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank. This economic environment sets a promising backdrop for high-growth tech stocks in France, as lower borrowing costs can enhance growth prospects. When evaluating high-growth tech stocks in this context, it's crucial to consider companies that demonstrate strong innovation capabilities and robust financial health to capitalize on favorable market conditions.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In France

Name

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Growth Rating

Icape Holding

16.18%

35.08%

★★★★★☆

Cogelec

11.32%

24.06%

★★★★★☆

VusionGroup

21.32%

25.74%

★★★★★★

Munic

26.68%

149.17%

★★★★★☆

Adocia

59.08%

63.00%

★★★★★★

Oncodesign Société Anonyme

14.68%

101.18%

★★★★★☆

Valneva

24.22%

28.34%

★★★★★☆

Pherecydes Pharma Société anonyme

63.30%

78.85%

★★★★★☆

OSE Immunotherapeutics

30.02%

5.91%

★★★★★☆

beaconsmind

31.75%

106.73%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 44 stocks from our Euronext Paris High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Esker

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Esker SA operates a cloud platform for finance and customer service professionals in France and internationally, with a market cap of €1.40 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Software & Programming segment, amounting to €190.92 million. It serves finance and customer service professionals through its cloud platform across France and internationally.

Esker has recently garnered attention due to M&A rumors involving Bridgepoint Group, which has driven its shares up 35% over the past year, giving it a market value of approximately €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion). The company’s R&D expenses are notable, with significant investments in sustainable practices and ESG compliance within its Source-to-Pay suite. Esker’s earnings are projected to grow at an impressive 25.4% annually, outpacing the French market's average growth of 12.2%, while revenue is expected to increase by 11.8%.

ENXTPA:ALESK Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
ENXTPA:ALESK Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Lectra

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lectra SA provides industrial intelligence solutions for fashion, automotive, and furniture markets in Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of €1.06 billion.

Operations: Lectra SA generates revenue from its industrial intelligence solutions across the Americas (€172.65 million) and Asia-Pacific (€118.54 million). The company focuses on the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets in these regions.

Lectra reported half-year sales of €262.29 million, up from €239.55 million the previous year, though net income fell to €12.51 million from €14.47 million. The company's revenue is projected to grow at 10.4% annually, outpacing the French market's average of 5.8%, while earnings are expected to surge by 29.3% per year, indicating robust future prospects despite recent earnings challenges. Notably, Lectra's significant R&D investments underscore its commitment to innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in tech and software industries in France.

ENXTPA:LSS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
ENXTPA:LSS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Vivendi

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Vivendi SE operates as an entertainment, media, and communication company across multiple regions including France, Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa with a market cap of approximately €10.21 billion.

Operations: Vivendi SE generates revenue primarily from its Canal+ Group (€6.20 billion), Havas Group (€2.92 billion), and Gameloft (€304 million) segments, among others. The company's diverse business model spans entertainment, media, and communication across various global regions.

Vivendi's revenue is forecast to grow at 9.3% annually, outpacing the French market's average of 5.8%. The company's earnings are expected to surge by 30.6% per year over the next three years, highlighting significant growth potential in the media sector. Recent half-year sales reached €9 billion, nearly doubling from €4.7 billion a year ago, despite a slight dip in net income to €159 million from €174 million. With substantial R&D investments and strategic moves like Canal+'s potential London listing, Vivendi is positioning itself for continued innovation and expansion in tech-driven media landscapes.

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

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:ALESK ENXTPA:LSS and ENXTPA:VIV.

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