Teleperformance stock steadies after sharp drop as short positions shift

Published on 09/21/2026 at 20:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Teleperformance stock closed at 69.72 EUR on September 18, 2026, after a recent intraday fall left it well below its 52-week high. Fresh short-selling disclosures and a new JPMorgan price target of 45.00 EUR highlight ongoing investor caution ahead of the next results in November 2026.

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Teleperformance stock (ISIN FR0000051807) last closed at 69.72 EUR on Euronext Paris as of September 18, 2026, leaving the customer-experience specialist trading notably below its recent 52-week high of 78.14 EUR and above its 52-week low of 43.65 EUR.

Analyst stance and short interest shifts

According to Investing.com on September 16, 2026, Teleperformance stock was quoted at 68.76 EUR on Euronext Paris, down from a prior close of 69.72 EUR, with a 52-week trading range between 43.65 EUR and 78.14 EUR.

The same overview from Investing.com shows that JPMorgan maintains a Sell recommendation on Teleperformance with a price target of 45.00 EUR as of August 10, 2026, implying downside of more than 30 percent versus the mid-September price levels.

Recent price performance and valuation context

Per data from a Teleperformance statistics overview on StockAnalysis, Teleperformance has a market capitalization of 3.73 billion EUR, with the stock price having declined by 35.63 percent over the last 52 weeks, underlining the scale of the correction relative to its earlier levels.

The same valuation snapshot from StockAnalysis notes that Teleperformance pays an annual dividend of 4.20 EUR per share, corresponding to a dividend yield of 6.65 percent at the prevailing share price, while the beta of 0.62 suggests lower volatility than the broader market.

Short-position changes and shareholder-structure signals

According to a short-selling feed from Shortsell.net dated September 17, 2026, several hedge funds including Citadel Advisors and Point72 Asset Management reduced their short positions in Teleperformance, while AQR Capital Management slightly increased its position on September 14, 2026, indicating a mixed but active positioning among short sellers.

Separately, a threshold-crossing notice highlighted by Zonebourse on September 14, 2026, reported that Morgan Stanley passed below a regulatory ownership threshold in Teleperformance on September 8, 2026, underscoring ongoing adjustments in the shareholder base.

Upcoming earnings and dividend profile

According to Investing.com, Teleperformance is scheduled to present its next set of results on November 5, 2026, making that date a key checkpoint for investors following the companys revenue trends and margin development.

The dividend information from StockAnalysis suggests that Teleperformance offers an income component on top of potential capital gains, with the 4.20 EUR annual dividend translating into a comparatively high yield based on the recent share price, although future payouts will depend on the companys results and capital-allocation decisions.

Stock price level and trading context

On Euronext Paris, Teleperformance stock closed at 69.72 EUR on September 18, 2026, after declining by 0.37 percent from the previous session, with recent trading placing the stock between its 52-week low of 43.65 EUR and its 52-week high of 78.14 EUR and reflecting sustained volatility in the name.