CAC 40 index shows upward trend in Euronext trading

The CAC 40 index continued its upward trend during Thursday morning trading on Euronext, rising 0.73 percent to 7,944.31 points. The total market capitalization of the index constituents reached 2.37 trillion euros.

Within the index, L'Oréal maintains the highest market capitalization at 225.346 billion euros, while Airbus SE recorded the highest trading volume. Regarding fundamental data, Renault is projected to have the lowest price-to-earnings ratio for 2026, and Carrefour is expected to offer the highest dividend yield at 8.10 percent.

Other notable companies in the index include Air Liquide, which is expanding its presence in the semiconductor industry with a new diborane plant in South Korea to meet the demand for special gases, and Lacroix Group, a specialist in smart road infrastructure.