Thales S.A. (THLEF) Stock Price & Analysis
Thales S.A. (THLEF) closed at USD 260 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.70% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 250.73; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 255–260 on volume of 64 shares. Market capitalization is $53.47B, with a 52-week range of USD 235–330.58 (PNK). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
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Key facts (THLEF)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -8.3% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y +195.7% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-23, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $5.39B.
Analysts (THLEF)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (THLEF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -8.3% | +195.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | -8.3% | +24.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 48.1% | 35.6% |
| Max drawdown | -25.8% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -23.6% (Jun 2024→Dec 2024) |
THLEF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | — | — | — | $5.39B | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $23.84B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | — | — | — | $26.00B | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC)
| Price | USD 260 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.70% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 250.73 |
| Open | USD 255 |
| Day Range | USD 255 – 260 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 235 – 330.58 |
| Volume | 64 shares |
| Market Cap | $53.47B |
| Exchange | PNK |
Technical Analysis (THLEF)
Nexqual's technical model rates THLEF "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.66 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 270.18) |
| MACD | -1.95 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (THLEF)
Wall Street analysts rate THLEF "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (THLEF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-23 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $5.39B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (THLEF)
| Total Revenue | $22.82B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.70% |
| Gross Margin | +26.86% |
| Operating Margin | +10.30% |
| Profit Margin | +6.55% |
| ROE | +19.35% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.83 |
| Total Cash | $5.06B |
| Total Debt | $5.58B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
Financial Health Score (THLEF)
Nexqual rates Thales S.A.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — EUR 5.06B cash vs EUR 5.58B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow EUR 4.69B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 3.8% |
Ownership (THLEF)
| Insider Ownership | +56.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +23.84% |
| Shares Outstanding | 205.66M |
| Float | 89.73M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
Leadership (THLEF)
Thales S.A. is led by Patrice Caine, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Patrice Caine |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Vice President of Finance & Information Systems | Jeremie Papin |
| Senior Executive Vice President of Operations & Performance | Philippe Knoche |
| Head of Group Treasury & Corporate Finance and Vice President | Jean-Claude Climeau |
| Senior Executive Vice-President of Strategy, Research & Technology | Philippe Keryer |
Major Backers & Investors (THLEF)
Notable institutional backers of Thales S.A. include Goldman Sachs, First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. II-First TRT NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF, GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Defense Tech ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 0.58% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. II-First TRT NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | 0.58% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.45% |
| MFS SERIES TRUST I-MFS Research International Fund | 0.29% |
| Fidelity | 0.18% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 1.07% |
| BlackRock | 0.78% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:41 UTC.
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