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Vivendi
(OTC:VIVHY)
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▲(8.70% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/01/26
The score is held down primarily by weak and volatile financial performance (notably the revenue collapse, reliance on non-operating items for 2025 profitability, and sharply weaker 2025 cash generation). Technicals add downside pressure as the stock trades below all major moving averages. Valuation is also a headwind due to the very high P/E, only partially offset by a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Manageable Leverage
Moderate and improving leverage, supported by a sizable equity base relative to debt, gives Vivendi some financial resilience. This balance-sheet support can preserve flexibility for investment and help absorb operating volatility over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Revenue Collapse
The sharp revenue collapse after several years of growth signals a major change in Vivendi’s business scale or consolidation perimeter. Lower recurring revenue reduces operating leverage, weakens visibility, and makes durable recovery dependent on rebuilding core activity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Manageable Leverage
Moderate and improving leverage, supported by a sizable equity base relative to debt, gives Vivendi some financial resilience. This balance-sheet support can preserve flexibility for investment and help absorb operating volatility over the next several quarters.
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Vivendi (VIVHY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.66B
Dividend Yield2.79%
Average Volume (3M)290.10K
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.6
Beta (1Y)1.40
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees2,500
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding997,771,600
10 Day Avg. Volume409,698
30 Day Avg. Volume290,098
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.49
Price to Sales (P/S)7.83
P/FCF Ratio133.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$377.13M
Vivendi Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Vivendi SE operates as a prominent global conglomerate in the entertainment, media, and communication sectors, with its reach extending across France, other European nations, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa. Its diverse business structure i...
How the Company Makes Money
Vivendi’s earnings have historically come from a mix of (1) operating revenues generated by its consolidated subsidiaries and (2) investment income and value realization from equity stakes. On the operating side, Canal+ has been a major contributo...
Vivendi Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 06, 2025
(Q4-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 10, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted successful spin-off operations and positive stock performance. However, the company faced challenges with declining revenues, particularly for Gameloft, and a significant net loss due to the spin-off. While there were notable achievements in certain segments, the overall financial performance showed some negative trends.Positive Updates
Vivendi Stock Performance
Vivendi's stock rose by 15% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the SBF120 index.
Negative Updates
Overall Revenue and EBITDA Decline
Revenue was reported at €297 million, with an EBITDA of minus 1%. The net earnings group shares were negatively impacted by €6 billion due to the split.
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Q4-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Vivendi Stock Performance
Vivendi's stock rose by 15% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the SBF120 index.
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Company Guidance
During Vivendi's 2024 fiscal year earnings call, key metrics and guidance were highlighted. The company reported a portfolio valued at €7.1 billion, with a net asset value of €4.8 billion, equating to €4.69 per share. Revenue was noted at €297 million, with EBITDA at minus 1%. Adjusted net income stood at €111 million, while net earnings group shares were negatively impacted by €6 billion due to the split of assets. The group experienced a 15% rise in stock value since the start of the year, outperforming the SBF120 index. Gameloft, an operational asset, saw a revenue drop of 5.7% but improved EBITDA from €5 million to €8 million. The company also highlighted a 30% loan-to-value ratio, with a net debt of €2.72 billion. The management spoke about reducing corporate costs and a strategic plan to sell its stake in Telecom Italia, while emphasizing continued investment in Gameloft for organic growth and potential acquisitions. An ordinary dividend of €0.04 per share, representing a yield of 1.5%, was proposed for approval at the April 28 shareholders' meeting.Vivendi Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
47
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 301.41M | 294.88M | 297.00M | 10.51B | 9.60B | 8.72B |
| Gross Profit | 82.77M | 64.36M | 86.00M | 4.82B | 4.24B | 3.85B |
| EBITDA | -45.05M | -74.92M | 101.00M | -104.00M | 926.00M | 895.00M |
| Net Income | 18.20M | 19.21M | -6.00B | 405.00M | -1.01B | 24.69B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.91B | 6.95B | 7.93B | 38.25B | 31.28B | 33.37B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 184.92M | 201.91M | 107.00M | 2.19B | 2.55B | 4.46B |
| Total Debt | 1.80B | 1.38B | 2.69B | 9.11B | 4.43B | 5.15B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.29B | 2.25B | 3.34B | 21.01B | 13.68B | 14.17B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.62B | 4.70B | 4.59B | 17.11B | 17.37B | 18.98B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 5.15M | 17.29M | 1.84B | 932.00M | 363.00M | 1.18B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 8.28M | 20.17M | 1.84B | 937.00M | 748.00M | 1.64B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 231.38M | 1.07B | -2.13B | 808.00M | -695.00M | -3.75B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -222.50M | -938.44M | -1.83B | -1.47B | -1.44B | 4.43B |
Vivendi Technical Analysis
Negative
1.84
Price Trends
2.00
Negative
2.24
Negative
2.38
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.08
Positive
27.61
Positive
3.33
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VIVHY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.84 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.82, below the 50-day MA of 2.00, and below the 200-day MA of 2.38, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 27.61 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 3.33 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VIVHY.
Vivendi Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $9.71B | 10.93 | 7.53% | 3.78% | 0.44% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $14.66B | 21.83 | 90.84% | 2.73% | 12.91% | 125.41% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
55 Neutral | $3.32B | -26.95 | 9.60% | 4.20% | -8.00% | 41.10% | |
54 Neutral | $70.60B | -21.98 | -9.22% | ― | -5.87% | -512.89% | |
46 Neutral | $1.66B | 29.62 | 1.02% | 2.79% | ― | ― | |
44 Neutral | $945.93M | -2.44 | -6.38% | ― | -3.13% | -1084.25% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
VIVHY
Vivendi
1.68
-1.80
-51.65%
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28.54
5.76
25.29%
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0.93
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WMG
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28.16
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11.06
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WBD
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27.91
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72.60%
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