Bic, FR0000120966

Bic stock trades 6.40 percent below its 52-week high

Published on 10/02/2026 at 16:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Bic stock costs EUR 65.05 on October 2, 2026 versus EUR 65.05 previously. Its 2030 margin target is above 15.50 percent.

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Bic (ISIN FR0000120966) was trading at EUR 65.05 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CEST, unchanged from the EUR 65.05 prior close and 6.40 percent below its EUR 69.50 52-week high. The company presented its Bic to the Future strategy on September 8, 2026, setting measurable targets through 2030.

2030 plan sets measurable targets

According to MarketScreener on September 8, 2026, BIC targets an adjusted operating margin above 15.50 percent by 2030 and more than EUR 250 million in net free cash flow that year. The roadmap also calls for EUR 900 million to EUR 950 million in cumulative free cash flow from 2027 through 2030.

The plan links portfolio simplification with four product categories: stationery, lighters, razors and brushes. BIC also targets EUR 80 million in annualized recurring savings by 2030, making execution the central financial test of the strategy.

First-half figures improved

Business News Today reported that organic sales grew 1.70 percent in the first half of 2026, while reported revenue fell 3.50 percent to EUR 1.04 billion because of currency and portfolio effects. Adjusted EBIT rose 12.60 percent to EUR 166.00 million from EUR 147.00 million, and free cash flow improved to EUR 64.00 million from a EUR 14.00 million outflow.

The first-half adjusted EBIT margin reached 16.00 percent, although the report attributed 1.50 percentage points to tariff refunds. That comparison gives investors a clear distinction between operating improvement and a one-time support factor.

Analyst target moves higher

According to Ideal Investor on September 17, 2026, UBS raised its BIC price target from EUR 56.00 to EUR 70.00 while keeping a Neutral rating, following four analyst increases over the prior 10 days. The target remains a separate valuation reference from the EUR 65.05 Lang & Schwarz quote.

Stock stays below yearly high

Bic's EUR 65.05 quote was 6.40 percent below the EUR 69.50 52-week high on October 2, 2026. The unchanged daily price places the market's immediate emphasis on whether the 2030 targets can translate into sustained organic growth, margin quality and cash generation.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Bic stock.