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About Alten S.A.

Alten S.A. is a multinational company based in France, specializing in engineering and technology consulting services. The firm operates primarily in the fields of telecommunications, aerospace, defense, automotive, rail, and energy sectors. Alten provides a range of services including research and development, design, and system integration, leveraging its expertise to support companies in their technological projects. Founded in 1988, Alten has expanded its operations significantly, establishing a presence across Europe, Asia, and North America. The company's strategic focus on innovation and adapting to technological advancements has positioned it as a key partner for industries undergoing digital transformation. Alten's headquarters are located in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb of Paris.
Ticker
€ATE
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
PAR
Employees
58,700
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Website
www.alten.com

Alten S.A. Metrics

BasicAdvanced
€2.9B
21.79
€3.99
1.18
€1.50
1.73%

What the Analysts think about Alten S.A.

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Alten S.A. stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Alten S.A. stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Alten returned to organic growth in Q2 2026, with activity up 3.2% like-for-like, and raised its full-year organic growth forecast to 1.7–1.9%. Management also expects the operating margin on activity to reach about 9.2% for 2026. (ALTEN)
Profitability and cash generation improved sharply: first-half operating profit rose 23% and free cash flow increased 33% year on year, while the operating margin on activity recovered to 8.9% from 7.3%. Net cash of €313 million gives Alten capacity to invest and return capital. (ALTEN)
Aerospace, defence and energy are providing demand growth, while Alten has secured a place on three UK nuclear services frameworks covering Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and EDF’s existing nuclear fleet. The awards broaden its access to long-running engineering programmes. (ALTEN UK)
The recovery remains modest: first-half organic growth was only 1.6%, and the revised full-year target is still below 2%. That leaves little room for weaker demand or project delays to derail the rebound. (ALTEN)
Weakness remains in important parts of the business: automotive activity was still declining, while Benelux and the Nordics were down by more than 5% in the first half. International reported activity also fell 0.5%, despite improvement in some markets. (ALTEN)
AI could limit revenue per project even as it improves productivity. Alten’s management said clients are negotiating productivity gains into prices, with reductions of roughly 7% sought across many new tenders, creating a risk that efficiency gains accrue to customers rather than the company. (Seeking Alpha)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 18 Oct 2026.

Alten S.A. Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

Alten S.A. Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

Funds containing Alten S.A.

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Fund name
Fund size
€ATE weighting
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC
$3.6B0.17%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J
$3.6B0.17%
iShares MSCI World Small Cap£WLDS
$9B0.03%
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML
$9B0.03%
iShares MSCI World Small Cap€IUSN
$9B0.03%
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