The CAC 40 fell more than 1% to around 8,345 on Thursday, reversing the previous session’s gains as escalating geopolitical tensions dampened risk appetite amid a busy slate of corporate earnings and updates. President Trump warned that the US would strike Iranian infrastructure in response to attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened retaliation against regional energy assets. Adding to concerns, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi tankers. Among corporate movers, STMicroelectronics plunged 14.3% after issuing a Q3 sales forecast below market expectations, while BNP Paribas slipped 1.1% despite reporting upbeat Q2 results. In contrast, Thales added 1.8% after reporting a surge in first-half orders, and Dassault Aviation surged 7.5% after posting strong first-half earnings and reaffirming its 2026 sales outlook. Moreover, TotalEnergies climbed 2% after reporting a 68% jump in adjusted net income to $6.03 billion.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 8364 points on July 23, 2026, losing 0.87% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.25%, though it remains 6.99% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. Historically, the France Stock Market Index (FR40) reached an all time high of 8642.23 in February of 2026. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on July 23 of 2026.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 8364 points on July 23, 2026, losing 0.87% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.25%, though it remains 6.99% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. The France Stock Market Index (FR40) is expected to trade at 8175.63 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 7572.47 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 8,373.40 -64.49 -0.76% -0.14% 7.10% Jul/23

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
LVMH 466.25 -7.75 -1.64% -0.85% 287.61B Jul/23
L'Oréal 372.50 -8.15 -2.14% -0.31% 234.46B Jul/23
TotalEnergies SE 76.27 1.98 2.67% 48.21% 214.63B Jul/23
Hermes International 1,650.00 -29.50 -1.76% -29.70% 208.87B Jul/23
Schneider Electric 268.05 -0.95 -0.35% 12.20% 170.09B Jul/23
Airbus 205.65 -2.65 -1.27% 12.62% 163.48B Jul/23
Safran 317.70 -9.60 -2.93% 13.83% 132.92B Jul/23
Air Liquide 175.80 -0.94 -0.53% 1.68% 119.3B Jul/23
Sanofi 76.02 -0.82 -1.07% -10.80% 118.63B Jul/23
BNP Paribas 105.56 -1.22 -1.14% 33.98% 115.57B Jul/23




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
France Inflation Rate 1.80 2.40 percent Jun 2026
France Interest Rate 2.40 2.15 percent Jun 2026
France Unemployment Rate 8.10 7.90 percent Mar 2026

France Stock Market Index (FR40)
The FR40 tracks the performance of 40 selected companies among the top 100 market capitalization and the most active listed equities traded on the NYSE Euronext Paris. It is free floating, modified capitalization-weighted index with a base value of 100 as of December 31, 1987. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Users seeking official real-time or settlement data should obtain it directly from the relevant exchanges or authorized market data providers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8364.40 8437.89 8642.23 75.93 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: France

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French Stocks Fall Over 1%
The CAC 40 fell more than 1% to around 8,345 on Thursday, reversing the previous session’s gains as escalating geopolitical tensions dampened risk appetite amid a busy slate of corporate earnings and updates. President Trump warned that the US would strike Iranian infrastructure in response to attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened retaliation against regional energy assets. Adding to concerns, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi tankers. Among corporate movers, STMicroelectronics plunged 14.3% after issuing a Q3 sales forecast below market expectations, while BNP Paribas slipped 1.1% despite reporting upbeat Q2 results. In contrast, Thales added 1.8% after reporting a surge in first-half orders, and Dassault Aviation surged 7.5% after posting strong first-half earnings and reaffirming its 2026 sales outlook. Moreover, TotalEnergies climbed 2% after reporting a 68% jump in adjusted net income to $6.03 billion.
2026-07-23
The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.95% Lower
The CAC 40 Index is dropping 80 points. Leading the losses are STMicroelectronics (-12.12%), Eurofins Scientific SE (-4.09%) and Hermes International (-2.13%). Top gainers were Dassault Systemes (2.51%), Thales (2.38%) and TotalEnergies SE (1.74%).
2026-07-23
CAC 40 Advances Ahead of Key Corporate Earnings
The CAC 40 rose 0.9% to close at 8,438 on Wednesday as investors focused on corporate earnings and company updates. Airbus surged 7% after forecasting adjusted EBIT of €12–13 billion by 2029, reaffirming its 2026 guidance, announcing a €5 billion share buyback program, and outlining plans to accelerate production across its A220, A320, A330, and A350 aircraft families. BNP Paribas (+1.5%) and Thales (+0.8%) closed higher ahead of their earnings reports due on Thursday. TotalEnergies, also scheduled to report on Thursday, gained 2% with support from higher oil prices. In contrast, luxury stocks traded mixed as escalating tensions in the Middle East lifted risk aversion. LVMH fell 0.9%, while Hermès and Kering edged 0.1% lower. L'Oréal bucked the trend, rising 0.5%.
2026-07-22