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European Movers: Ubisoft (UBI FP) +11.5%, Safran (SAF FP) +5.4% Capgemini (CAP FP) +3.1%, Publicis (PUB FP) +1.8%, Mercedes Benz (MBG GY) -0.8%, L’Oreal (OR FP) -6.5%

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European Movers: Ubisoft (UBI FP) +11.5%, Safran (SAF FP) +5.4% Capgemini (CAP FP) +3.1%, Publicis (PUB FP) +1.8%, Mercedes Benz (MBG GY) -0.8%, L’Oreal (OR FP) -6.5%

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  • Ubisoft (UBI FP) - Q3 (EUR): Net bookings 388mln, +12% Y/Y. 9M: Sales 976.2mln, -1.4% Y/Y. Net Bookings 1.11bln, +17.6% Y/Y. Outperformance vs expectations primarily driven by partnerships and the Assassin's Creed franchise. (Ubisoft)
  • Safran (SAF FP) - FY25 (EUR): Revenue 31.3bln (prev. 27.3bln Y/Y), Operating profit 4.72bln (prev. 4.13bln Y/Y), sees FY26 revenue higher in the low to mid-teens and operating income between 6.1-6.2bln. (Safran)
  • Capgemini (CAP FP) - FY 2025 (EUR): Revenue 22.5bln (exp. 22.3bln, prev. 22.1bln Y/Y), Operating profit 2.2bln (prev. 2.4bln Y/Y); guides initial FY26 at 6.5-8.5%. (Capgemini)
  • Publicis (PUB FP) - Co. to buy back shares for EUR 175mln. (Publicis)
  • Mercedes Benz (MBG GY) - Co. to recall 11.9k vehicles over a fire risk warning, according to the NHTSA. (NHTSA)
  • L'Oreal (OR FP) - Q4 2025 (EUR): Revenue 11.25bln (exp. 11.11bln), Operating profit 8.89bln (exp. 8.94bln), LFL sales +6% (exp. +6.46%) LFL Sales: Derm. beauty +11.5% (exp. +5.78%). Consumer products +4.8% (exp. +4.84%). Luxe +4.5% (exp. +7.82%). Comp Sales: North America +8.6% (exp. +7.51%). North Asia +0.6% (exp. +5.44%). FY25 Results: Sales 44.1bln (exp. 44.2bln). (L'Oreal)
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The earnings reports from several key European firms are notably mixed, with Ubisoft's strong performance driven by successful partnerships and franchise expansion, contributing to its stock surge. Conversely, L'Oreal's miss on profit expectations alongside some emerging challenges in growth drivers may weigh on sentiment, especially given its significant decline. Overall, the reactions highlight a divergence in market sentiment towards tech, aerospace, and beauty sectors, offering potential opportunities for traders balancing risk in European equities.

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