Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA
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33.41+17.7%1Y · EUR
Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions manufactures and sells tires worldwide. It offers tires for private use, including cars, racing, biking, motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds, as well as for professional use such as freight and people transport, agriculture, construction and industrial, mining and quarries, corporate fleets, tradesmen and professionals, civil and military operations, light rail, and aircraft. The company also provides tire-related services, including mobility solutions for fleet managers, vehicle manufacturers, farmers, distributors, and individuals; mobility services such as road maps, mobile apps, itineraries, and travel guides; lifestyle products comprising car and bike accessories, shoe soles, and sports and leisure gears; and high-tech materials including 3D metal printing, specialty, rubber, biosourced, and recycled materials. Incorporated in 1863, it is based in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Why is Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA (ML.PA) moving?
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Michelin's buybacks and strong H1 cash flow support the stock
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H1 profit and cash flow rise, guidance confirmed Michelin's first-half 2026 segment operating income rose 7% to €1.45bn and free cash flow swung to +€282m from -€102m a year earlier, with full-year targets confirmed. Stronger profits and cash generation make the shares more attractive, pushing the price up.
This is the core fundamental news of the period and the main reason the stock is moving.
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Regular share buybacks shrink the share count Michelin repeatedly bought back its own shares for cancellation in July, August and early September, around €33-34 each. Fewer shares outstanding lifts earnings per share and signals confidence, a steady support for the stock price.
The buybacks are the most frequent company action in the period and directly support the share price.
Bernstein upgrades Continental to outperform, sets €82 target
Bernstein upgraded tyre maker Continental AG to "outperform" from "Market-Perform" and raised its price target to €82 from €74, calling it its "top pick" in the tyre industry and citing a valuation discount to rivals after planned asset sales. After those deals, Continental trades on 7.3 times enterprise value to operating profit, against 7.4 for Pirelli and 8.0 for Michelin, Bernstein said. Bloomberg data shows Continental at a 10% premium to Michelin, but Bernstein's own calculation, which includes the €250 million MyCar disposal in Australia, shows a discount of about 10%, and the broker expects the gap to close within six months. Bernstein said part of the upside comes from the €4 billion sale of ContiTech to Lone StarFunds, aimed to close by the end of 2026, arguing the market does not fully understand how the sale price translates into the €3.1 billion in cash proceeds the company has guided to. Of that €3.1 billion, Continental will return €2.5 billion to shareholders in 2027, which combined with the ordinary dividend is a cash return yield of about 20%, compared with about 7% for peers. Bernstein forecasts a tyre adjusted EBIT margin of 14.4% for the third quarter against a consensus of 13.5%, and is 4% ahead of consensus for the second half of 2026 and for full-year 2027.
CON.XETRA · Capital · Positive Bernstein upgraded Continental to outperform and raised its price target to €82, calling it top pick on a valuation discount.
0P1R.LSE · Competition · Neutral Named only as a valuation comparison (7.4x EV/EBIT) against Continental; no company-specific development.
ML.PA · Competition · Neutral Mentioned only as a valuation benchmark (8.0x EV/EBIT, 10% premium) versus Continental; no own news.
Renault to Appoint Michelin Executive Carine Damois as New CFO
Renault SA is set to appoint Michelin deputy chief financial officer Carine Damois as its next chief financial officer, according to Bloomberg. Damois will succeed Duncan Minto, who is departing the French automaker after taking on the top finance role last March. The appointment follows a months-long executive search conducted by Chief Executive Officer François Provost, who took leadership of the company over a year ago. Minto, a longtime Renault veteran, earned praise for steadying the group alongside Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard following the sudden exit of former CEO Luca de Meo last year, and his impending departure marks the latest high-level management transition at the French carmaker in recent months. Renault has previously lost top executives to rival Stellantis NV, including former lead designer Gilles Vidal and marketing head Arnaud Belloni.
RNL.PA · Capital · Neutral Renault is appointing Carine Damois as new CFO, replacing Duncan Minto, the latest in a series of high-level management transitions.
RNO.PA · Capital · Neutral Renault is appointing Carine Damois as new CFO, replacing Duncan Minto, the latest in a series of high-level management transitions.
ML.PA · Capital · Neutral Michelin's deputy CFO Carine Damois is being hired away by Renault, a loss of a finance executive but not a stated financial event for Michelin.
KBANK's KCLIMATE 1.5 Joins Forces with Michelin and ThaiCBN to Drive Green Transport
KCLIMATE 1.5 Co., Ltd., part of the financial business group of Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, or KBANK, together with Siam Michelin Co., Ltd. and the Thailand Climate Business Network, or ThaiCBN, announced a partnership to drive the upgrading of Thailand's transport sector toward a low-carbon transport system. The collaboration was launched at the MICHELIN FLEET PARTNER RECOGNITION 2026 at the Talent Campus of the Michelin plant in Laem Chabang, an event held to honour freight and passenger transport operators committed to raising operational efficiency alongside safety and environmental responsibility. Thekking Ausirichaiwate, Managing Director of KCLIMATE 1.5 Co., Ltd., said the partnership aims to support transport and logistics operators in calculating, analysing and systematically managing greenhouse gas emissions in line with international standards, and in using that data to plan fleet efficiency improvements, cut fuel use and reduce operating costs, through the transfer of the Decarbonize 3D Model. Natchanon Manprasat, Director of the Commercial Tyre Business Group for Thailand at Siam Michelin Co., Ltd., said the push for the Green Freight concept under the ThaiCBN network focuses on raising operational efficiency alongside safety, through a comprehensive approach spanning improved load efficiency, fewer empty runs and route planning, as well as tyre and vehicle management. Michelin is offering tyre solutions including its Energy range, the Multi-life approach and Tire Check services to cut costs, enhance safety and reduce vehicle downtime. In addition, Phumrapee Tangjakkrawaranan, a representative of the ThaiCBN network secretariat, exchanged views with representatives from the Department of Land Transport, Thairath Logistics Co., Ltd. and Mon Transport Co., Ltd. The key takeaway reflected the Power of Partnership concept, which helps turn sustainability goals into tangible business results, including lower costs, higher efficiency, greater safety and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The ThaiCBN network will continue to promote Green Freight through building collaborative networks and scaling up good practices in the transport sector.
KCLIMATE 1.5 · Demand · Positive KCLIMATE 1.5 is the lead partner launching the collaboration to help transport operators calculate and manage emissions via its Decarbonize 3D Model.
Siam Michelin · Demand · Positive Siam Michelin is a named partner promoting Green Freight and offering tyre solutions to cut costs and downtime for Thai fleets.
ML.PA · Demand · Positive Michelin's Siam unit joins the partnership and offers its Energy tyre range, Multi-life approach and Tire Check services to fleet operators, driving product demand.
KBANK.BK · Demand · Positive KBANK's KCLIMATE 1.5 unit partners with Michelin and ThaiCBN to offer decarbonization services to Thai transport operators, expanding its green service offering.
Michelin has disclosed a share repurchase transaction conducted on September 3rd, 2026, involving 194,571 of its own ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 33.6355 euros per share. The buyback was executed over-the-counter through three separate platforms, with Natixis, BNP Paribas, and Societe Generale each handling the transaction. The shares were acquired with the objective of cancellation, as part of the company's securities repurchasing program.
Michelin discloses buyback of 196,718 own shares on August 13
Michelin disclosed that it repurchased 196,718 of its own ordinary shares on August 13, 2026. The shares were bought over-the-counter at a daily weighted average price of 33.2684 euros each. The buyback was executed through Natixis, BNP Paribas, and Societe Generale, with the objective of cancellation.
Michelin reports buyback of 193,528 own shares at €33.8168 each on July 30, 2026
Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin disclosed that it repurchased 193,528 of its own ordinary shares on July 30, 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 33.8168 euros per share, executed over the counter. The transactions were carried out through three investment service providers—NATIXIS, BNP PARIBAS, and SOCIETE GENERALE—each handling the full volume at the same unit price, with the purpose of cancellation. The buyback was conducted outside a liquidity contract as part of the company’s share repurchase program.
ML.PA · Capital · Positive Company repurchased shares for cancellation, which is a capital allocation event typically viewed as positive for shareholders.
Michelin first-half revenue falls just short of estimate
Michelin reported first-half revenue of €12.69 billion, slightly below the analyst estimate of €12.74 billion. Revenue declined 2.6% as reported but increased 0.5% at constant exchange rates, impacted by a 3.1% adverse currency effect. Net income reached €766 million, missing the estimate of €977 million. Segment operating income rose to €1.45 billion, representing 11.4% of sales, up from 11.1% in the first half of 2025. The company confirmed its full-year guidance, targeting growth in segment operating income at constant currency and scope compared with 2025, and over €1.6 billion in free cash flow before mergers and acquisitions.
Michelin discloses buyback of 194,319 own shares on July 23
Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin disclosed the repurchase of 194,319 of its own ordinary shares on July 23, 2026, at a daily weighted average price of 33.6792 euros per share. The transactions were executed over-the-counter through three investment service providers: Natixis, BNP Paribas, and Société Générale. The shares were acquired under the company's share repurchase program for the purpose of cancellation.
ML.PA · Capital · Positive Company repurchased 194,319 own shares for cancellation, which is a capital allocation event typically supportive of share price.
Michelin discloses repurchase of 193,780 own shares at €33.77 each
Michelin disclosed that on July 16, 2026, it repurchased 193,780 of its own ordinary shares at a daily weighted average price of 33.7728 euros per share. The transactions were executed over-the-counter through Natixis, BNP Paribas, and Société Générale, with the buyback objective being cancellation of the shares. The disclosure was made as part of the company's securities repurchasing program.
Michelin discloses purchase of 203,074 own shares on July 2, 2026
Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin disclosed that on July 2, 2026, it bought back 203,074 of its own ordinary shares at a daily weighted average price of 32.2272 euros per share. The transactions were executed over-the-counter through Natixis, BNP Paribas, and Société Générale, with the objective of cancellation.
Michelin completes acquisition of Tex Tech Industries
Michelin has completed the acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, a US-based manufacturer of specialized coated fabrics and textile products. The deal, first announced on January 2, 2026, was financed with available cash and marks the third major acquisition in Michelin's Polymer Composite Solutions business this year, following Cooley in January and Flexitallic in April. Tex Tech, founded in 1904 and headquartered in Maine, employs 300 people across six factories and reported revenue of $128 million in 2025. The company serves demanding applications including thermal protection systems for space vehicles and fire-blocking textiles for aircraft seats.
Michelin to close BFGoodrich plant in Alabama, consolidate at Fort Wayne
Michelin North America plans to wind down operations at its BFGoodrich Tires plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with the phased ramp-down starting early next year and concluding by year-end 2028. Nearly all BFGoodrich production will be consolidated at the company's Fort Wayne, Indiana plant, as both U.S. sites are operating well below designed capacities, creating unsustainable structural inefficiencies. The Tuscaloosa site, acquired in 1990 and producing passenger car tires, currently employs approximately 1,200 people. Michelin will record a provision of around 220 million euros in non-recurring expenses in its 2026 consolidated financial results.
Michelin discloses purchase of 201,925 own shares on June 25
Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin disclosed that on June 25, 2026 it acquired 201,925 of its own ordinary shares at a daily weighted average price of 32.4105 euros per share. The transactions were executed over-the-counter through Natixis, BNP Paribas and Société Générale, with the buyback objective being cancellation of the shares.
ML.PA · Capital · Positive Michelin disclosed a share buyback of 201,925 shares at €32.4105 each, with the objective of cancellation, which is a capital allocation event typically positive for shareholders.