Market Performance of Nexans SA on 20 October 2026
- Trading Session
- Nexans (NEX.PA) closed 3.63 % lower at 08:04 PM Central Europe on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
- Share price: EUR 118.6.
- Shares available for trading: 43.7 million.
- Market capitalisation: EUR 5.3 billion.
- 24‑hour volume: EUR 24.7 million.
- Month‑end change: -13.28 %.
- 200‑day simple moving average: EUR 136.88.
- 52‑week high: EUR 169 (14 May 2026).
- 52‑week low: EUR 109.7 (23 March 2026).
Share‑Buyback Announcement
On 12–14 October 2026, Nexans SA completed a share‑buyback programme:
- Total shares repurchased: 10 556.
- Repurchase spread evenly over the three days.
- Prices paid displayed a slight downward trend during the period.
- The buyback was executed under the terms set out in the company’s April 2026 disclosure and carried out by an investment service provider.
- No additional operational or financial details were disclosed.
24‑Hour Performance of Peer Companies
| Stock | Daily Move | Current Price | Market Cap (EUR bn) | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gecina (GFC.PA) | -1.27 % | 61.9 | 4.6 | 28.31 |
| Teleperformance (TEP.PA) | +2.30 % | 75.98 | 4.4 | 9.5 |
| Jcdecaux (DEC.PA) | -3.25 % | 25.16 | 5.3 | 16.39 |
| Covivio (COV.PA) | -2.57 % | 43.08 | 4.8 | 7.31 |
| Compagnie Du Cambodge (CBDG.PA) | 0 % | 95.00 | 5.8 | 226.84 |
Notes on Peer Companies
- Teleperformance: Shares advanced despite broader European declines, reflecting resilience in its sector amid geopolitical tensions and domestic unrest in France.
- Covivio: Remained silent on Berlin’s proposal to transfer large private housing portfolios into public ownership, opting to stay out of public debate while maintaining dialogue with market participants and professional associations.
Company Overview
Nexans SA, headquartered in Courbevoie, France, is a global provider of cables and cabling solutions. The company operates through four main segments:
- Building & Territories – Provides cabling systems and smart energy solutions for buildings, smart cities, e‑mobility, local infrastructure, decentralized energy systems, and rural electrification.
- High Voltage & Projects – Specialises in offshore wind farms, subsea interconnections, land high‑voltage projects, and smart solutions for the oil and gas sector.
- Telecom & Data – Focuses on copper and fibre‑optic infrastructure cables for data transmission, telecom networks, hyperscale data centres, and LAN cabling.
- Industry & Solutions – Supports OEMs and industrial infrastructure project managers in customising cabling and connection solutions for automotive, renewable energy, resources, and other sectors.
Additional products include wire rods, electrical wires, and winding wires. Nexans SA was established in 1994, is listed on the NYSE and Euronext Paris, and operates worldwide. Its website is www.nexans.com .
