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Societe BIC (DE:BIF0)
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Societe BIC (BIF0) Price & Analysis

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BIF0 Stock Chart & Stats

€30.00
€0.20(0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€30.00
€0.20(0.67%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a conservative capital structure give the company durable financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity in the ~0.06–0.19 range historically, BIC can fund transformation, reinvestments, and cyclical downturns without forcing distress sales or deep cuts to strategic programs.
Reliable Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and recurring free cash flow (including ~€213m in 2025 and H1 recovery) underpin durable shareholder returns and reinvestment capacity. Strong cash conversion helps fund working capital, portfolio reshaping, and targeted growth initiatives without adding leverage.
Brand And Execution Strengths In Growth NichesOutperformance in premium/adjacent brands (e.g., Tangle Teezer) and division-level margin gains show product/route-to-market advantages. This indicates BIC can extract premiumization and distribution share gains in pockets, supporting sustainable margin recovery as transformation and simplification progress.
Bears Say
Softening Revenue And Earnings ResetA meaningful drop in sales and a sharp net income decline in 2025 point to a reset in earnings power. Persistent top-line softness increases the risk that margins and returns normalize lower, making sustained profit recovery dependent on successful commercial fixes and cost actions over multiple quarters.
One-off Tariff Refund SupportMaterial contribution from one-off U.S. tariff refunds temporarily boosted margins and EPS. Because management expects minimal further refunds and plans to reinvest much of the benefit, core margin improvement must come from underlying operations; reliance on one-offs masks the scale of structural improvement required.
Category And Regional HeadwindsUnderperformance in key categories (notably shavers) and regional softness (Europe back-to-school, Latin America) indicate structural demand and competitive pressures. Distribution losses and scope changes from disposals further depress reported sales, complicating organic growth recovery and requiring sustained commercial actions.

Societe BIC News

BIF0 FAQ

What was Societe BIC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Societe BIC lowest stock price was €22.40 and its highest was €33.20 in the past 12 months.
    What is Societe BIC’s market cap?
    Societe BIC’s market cap is €2.74B.
      When is Societe BIC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Societe BIC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 82 days.
        How were Societe BIC’s earnings last quarter?
        Societe BIC released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported €1.345 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Societe BIC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Societe BIC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Societe BIC pay dividends?
            Societe BIC does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Societe BIC’s EPS estimate?
            Societe BIC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Societe BIC have?
            Societe BIC has 81,722,626 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Societe BIC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Societe BIC reported an EPS of €1.345 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.667%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Societe BIC?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:BIF0
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Societe BIC Stock Smart Score

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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Negative
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  -10.63%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  3.34%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  -1.02%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  Societe BIC

                  Société BIC SA engages in the manufacture and distribution of stationery products, lighters, and shavers. It operates through the following segments: Stationery, Lighters, Shavers, and Other Products. The Stationery segment include pens, pencils, markers, coloring, and correction products. The Lighters segment offers various lighters such as classics, electronics, decorated, lighter cases, and multi-purpose. The Shavers segment consists shavers for men and women. The Other Products segment includes strategic and tactical activities. The company was founded by Marcel Bich and Édouard Buffard on March 3, 1953 and is headquartered in Clichy, France.

                  Societe BIC (BIF0) Earnings & Revenues

                  BIF0 Company Deck

                  BIF0 Earnings Call

                  Q2 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call presents a cautiously positive picture: underlying organic growth is modest but improving, profitability and adjusted EPS rose, cash generation turned strongly positive and management raised the full-year outlook. However, results were materially assisted by one-off U.S. tariff refunds, and significant FX, perimeter and category-specific headwinds (shavers, stationery, regional variability) temper the outlook. Management’s decision to reinvest tariff benefits and the cautious H2 guidance reflect a prudent stance while executing a portfolio simplification and transformation program.View all DE:BIF0 earnings summaries
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