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Societe LDC Societe Anonyme (LOUP) Stock Price & Analysis
LOUP Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 102.60 - EUR 108.20
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 84.20 - EUR 127.40
- Previous Close
- EUR 103.60
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 5,122
- Market Cap
- EUR 3.71B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 3.06B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 896.53M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 717.83M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 11.8
- Beta
- 0.11
- Next Earnings
- Nov 25, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Aug 25, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 2.08%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin Growth
The return to solid revenue growth alongside higher net margin indicates improved operating performance after a relatively flat 2025. If maintained, this combination can strengthen internal funding capacity and support earnings resilience across the next several quarters.
Conservative Leverage
Low leverage gives LDC meaningful financial flexibility because a modest debt burden limits pressure from interest costs and refinancing needs. Continued equity and asset growth also supports the company’s ability to invest in operations while retaining resilience during weaker trading conditions.
Diversified Food Revenue Model
Multiple routes to market and a mix of fresh, branded, private-label, and value-added products diversify revenue sources. Prepared products can add downstream value, while retail, foodservice, and industrial exposure broadens customer access and reduces reliance on one channel.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash Flow
The sharp 2026 cash-flow rebound is encouraging, but prior declines and weak conversion from net income show that cash generation is less predictable than reported earnings. This can constrain the timing of investment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns even when profitability remains healthy.
Margin Volatility
Material gross-margin fluctuations indicate that profitability is sensitive to changing cost and pricing dynamics. Even with an improved 2026 net margin, this variability makes earnings quality less predictable and could limit the durability of returns if favorable margin conditions reverse.
Easing Capital Returns
The decline in returns after the 2024 peak suggests that additional capital and asset growth have not translated consistently into higher profitability. Although returns remain solid, the easing trend raises a durable efficiency concern and may reduce the benefit of future reinvestment.
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Company Description
Societe LDC Societe Anonyme
L.D.C. S.A. is a prominent French agri-food group that specializes in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of poultry and a wide array of prepared food products, operating both domestically and internationally. The company's vertically integrated operations encompass the entire value chain, from the hatching, rearing, and breeding stages through to the processing and slaughter of various livestock, including poultry (such as turkey, duck, and geese), pork, beef, rabbit, and veal. Additionally, L.D.C. S.A. manages a comprehensive egg business, covering everything from production and sorting to packaging and sales, and supplies grain to the milling industry. Beyond its core meat and egg activities, the company diversifies its offerings with an extensive range of fresh and frozen convenience foods. These include prepared meals, pizzas, pancakes, biscuits, a variety of international dishes, and sandwiches. Its product lines further extend to patisserie items like cakes and pies, savory quiches, and various cold meats. These diverse products are brought to market under a portfolio of well-recognized brands, including Le Gaulois, Maître CoQ, Loué, Marie, Poule & Toque, Nature & Respect, Drosed, Goldenfood, and Doux. Established in 1968, L.D.C. S.A. is headquartered in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Agricultural Farm Products
- CEO
- Philippe Gelin
- Employees
- 25,753
- Website
- www.ldc.fr
- Address
- Zone industrielle Saint Laurent, Sablé-sur-Sarthe, PL, 72300, FR
Societe LDC Societe Anonyme (LOUP) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 11 | 0 | 1 |







