CAC 40 gains 46 points at midday as EssilorLuxottica jumps
Published on 10/21/2026 at 13:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEarnings lift and afternoon dates
- CAC 40 stood at 7,884 points at 12:57 p.m. CEST, up 46 points or 0.6 percent.
- EssilorLuxottica reported 7.2 percent constant-currency revenue growth in the third quarter.
- EssilorLuxottica led CAC 40 gainers, up 14.6 percent, while Carrefour fell 14.6 percent.
- US crude inventories are due October 21, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. CEST.
The CAC 40 was trading at 7,884 points at 12:57 p.m. CEST on October 21, 2026, up 46 points or 0.6 percent, finanzen.ch reported. EssilorLuxottica's third-quarter revenue rose 7.2 percent at constant exchange rates, supporting the advance.
EssilorLuxottica was the strongest mover, while Carrefour fell after cutting its 2026 targets. Carrefour said unrest had affected about 50 stores and could reduce operating profit by EUR 80 million to EUR 200 million, Ideal Investor reported.
Why is the CAC 40 higher at midday?
EssilorLuxottica gained after reporting third-quarter revenue of EUR 7.486 billion. Growth reached 9.0 percent at current exchange rates and 7.2 percent at constant rates, according to Ideal Investor.
The advance was tempered by Carrefour's warning on operating profit and by Michelin's 5.99 percent decline. Political unrest in France has raised costs and disrupted retail activity, while investors are awaiting US technology earnings.
Top and flop in the CAC 40
Movers at 12:05 p.m. CEST were listed by Ideal Investor:
- EssilorLuxottica up 14.6 percent: third-quarter revenue growth.
- Eurofins Scientific up 3.6 percent.
- Carrefour down 14.6 percent: lower 2026 targets after unrest.
- Michelin down 6.0 percent: weaker nine-month sales.
The broader market also tracked higher oil prices. Brent crude reached USD 110.75 per barrel, up 1.7 percent, which limited the CAC 40's advance, finanzen.ch said.
What comes next for the CAC 40
- October 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m. CEST: US crude inventory data are due, with the prior gasoline inventory change at 3.518 million barrels, Trading Economics lists.
- October 21, 2026, 10:00 p.m. CEST: Meta Platforms and Tesla are scheduled to publish quarterly results, TradingView reports.
CAC 40 price data for October 21, 2026
The CAC 40 stood at 7,884 points at 12:57 p.m. CEST on October 21, 2026, finanzen.ch reported. It was up 46 points or 0.6 percent from the previous close of 7,838 points.
CAC 40 by the numbers on October 21, 2026
- Index: CAC 40
- Home exchange: Euronext Paris, France
- Level at 12:57 p.m. CEST on October 21, 2026: 7,884 points
- Change versus previous close of October 20, 2026: up 46 points (up 0.6 percent)
- Previous close: 7,838 points
- Top gainer: EssilorLuxottica up 14.6 percent
- Top loser: Carrefour down 14.6 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m. CEST: US crude inventory data
