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Alstom S.A. (ALO.PA)

Q3 2026
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Alstom wins €2.2bn in new orders, but French regulator raises objections

  • Egypt rail modernisation contracts Alstom-led consortium signed four contracts worth €690 million to modernise two Egyptian rail corridors, with Alstom's share about €300 million. This adds to its order backlog and supports future revenue, a positive for the share price.

    New contract win directly boosts Alstom's order book and future sales.

  • €800m locomotive order in AMECA Alstom won a new locomotives contract worth around €800 million in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia, booked in the first quarter of fiscal 2026/27. This large order signals strong demand and adds to the backlog, supporting the stock.

    Significant new order win that increases future revenue visibility.

  • Q1 sales rise, full-year outlook confirmed First-quarter sales rose 4.9% to €4.73 billion, and Alstom confirmed its full-year targets. Although order intake fell 37%, the company expects momentum to pick up. The backlog stands at €102.8 billion, giving confidence in future growth.

    Confirms financial stability and growth trajectory, reassuring investors.

  • Haifa-Nazareth light rail financial close Alstom and partners reached financial close for Israel's Haifa-Nazareth light rail, with Alstom's share around €750 million for rail systems and maintenance. This allows full execution of a major project, adding to long-term revenue.

    Financial close unlocks a large, long-term contract for Alstom.

  • AMF statement of objections Alstom received a statement of objections from the French Financial Markets Authority over financial communications and share trading. Alstom will contest it. This regulatory risk could lead to fines or reputational damage, weighing on the stock.

    New regulatory risk that could negatively impact investor sentiment and finances.

July 2026
▲4▼1

Alstom wins €2.2bn in new orders, but French regulator raises objections

  • Egypt rail modernisation contracts Alstom-led consortium signed four contracts worth €690 million to modernise two Egyptian rail corridors, with Alstom's share about €300 million. This adds to its order backlog and supports future revenue, a positive for the share price.

    New contract win directly boosts Alstom's order book and future sales.

  • €800m locomotive order in AMECA Alstom won a new locomotives contract worth around €800 million in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia, booked in the first quarter of fiscal 2026/27. This large order signals strong demand and adds to the backlog, supporting the stock.

    Significant new order win that increases future revenue visibility.

  • Q1 sales rise, full-year outlook confirmed First-quarter sales rose 4.9% to €4.73 billion, and Alstom confirmed its full-year targets. Although order intake fell 37%, the company expects momentum to pick up. The backlog stands at €102.8 billion, giving confidence in future growth.

    Confirms financial stability and growth trajectory, reassuring investors.

  • Haifa-Nazareth light rail financial close Alstom and partners reached financial close for Israel's Haifa-Nazareth light rail, with Alstom's share around €750 million for rail systems and maintenance. This allows full execution of a major project, adding to long-term revenue.

    Financial close unlocks a large, long-term contract for Alstom.

  • AMF statement of objections Alstom received a statement of objections from the French Financial Markets Authority over financial communications and share trading. Alstom will contest it. This regulatory risk could lead to fines or reputational damage, weighing on the stock.

    New regulatory risk that could negatively impact investor sentiment and finances.

Latest
▲4▼1

Alstom wins €2.2bn in new orders, but French regulator raises objections

  • Egypt rail modernisation contracts Alstom-led consortium signed four contracts worth €690 million to modernise two Egyptian rail corridors, with Alstom's share about €300 million. This adds to its order backlog and supports future revenue, a positive for the share price.

    New contract win directly boosts Alstom's order book and future sales.

  • €800m locomotive order in AMECA Alstom won a new locomotives contract worth around €800 million in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia, booked in the first quarter of fiscal 2026/27. This large order signals strong demand and adds to the backlog, supporting the stock.

    Significant new order win that increases future revenue visibility.

  • Q1 sales rise, full-year outlook confirmed First-quarter sales rose 4.9% to €4.73 billion, and Alstom confirmed its full-year targets. Although order intake fell 37%, the company expects momentum to pick up. The backlog stands at €102.8 billion, giving confidence in future growth.

    Confirms financial stability and growth trajectory, reassuring investors.

  • Haifa-Nazareth light rail financial close Alstom and partners reached financial close for Israel's Haifa-Nazareth light rail, with Alstom's share around €750 million for rail systems and maintenance. This allows full execution of a major project, adding to long-term revenue.

    Financial close unlocks a large, long-term contract for Alstom.

  • AMF statement of objections Alstom received a statement of objections from the French Financial Markets Authority over financial communications and share trading. Alstom will contest it. This regulatory risk could lead to fines or reputational damage, weighing on the stock.

    New regulatory risk that could negatively impact investor sentiment and finances.

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)

Q3 2026
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CN gains Mexico route, Kansas City access, and strong Q2 earnings

  • CN secures faster Mexico route and Kansas City access CN will drop its opposition to the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger after getting haulage rights to Mexico and trackage rights to Kansas City. This gives CN a more direct route to compete with CPKC and expands its network, likely boosting future revenue.

    This is a major new development that directly improves CN's competitive position and growth prospects.

  • Strong Q2 earnings with 12% EPS growth and raised outlook CN reported 12% adjusted EPS growth on 5% higher volumes, with revenue up 11% and improved free cash flow. Management raised full-year EPS guidance to mid-to-high single digits, signaling confidence in continued momentum.

    Earnings growth and raised guidance are key drivers of investor confidence and stock price.

  • New recycling facility lease expands freight opportunities CN signed a conditional long-term lease with PlasCred for an advanced recycling facility at its Scotford Yard. Once operational, it will generate inbound and outbound rail traffic, adding a new source of freight revenue and supporting clean tech.

    This is a new business development that could contribute to future volume growth.

July 2026
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CN gains Mexico route, Kansas City access, and strong Q2 earnings

  • CN secures faster Mexico route and Kansas City access CN will drop its opposition to the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger after getting haulage rights to Mexico and trackage rights to Kansas City. This gives CN a more direct route to compete with CPKC and expands its network, likely boosting future revenue.

    This is a major new development that directly improves CN's competitive position and growth prospects.

  • Strong Q2 earnings with 12% EPS growth and raised outlook CN reported 12% adjusted EPS growth on 5% higher volumes, with revenue up 11% and improved free cash flow. Management raised full-year EPS guidance to mid-to-high single digits, signaling confidence in continued momentum.

    Earnings growth and raised guidance are key drivers of investor confidence and stock price.

  • New recycling facility lease expands freight opportunities CN signed a conditional long-term lease with PlasCred for an advanced recycling facility at its Scotford Yard. Once operational, it will generate inbound and outbound rail traffic, adding a new source of freight revenue and supporting clean tech.

    This is a new business development that could contribute to future volume growth.

Latest
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CN gains Mexico route, Kansas City access, and strong Q2 earnings

  • CN secures faster Mexico route and Kansas City access CN will drop its opposition to the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger after getting haulage rights to Mexico and trackage rights to Kansas City. This gives CN a more direct route to compete with CPKC and expands its network, likely boosting future revenue.

    This is a major new development that directly improves CN's competitive position and growth prospects.

  • Strong Q2 earnings with 12% EPS growth and raised outlook CN reported 12% adjusted EPS growth on 5% higher volumes, with revenue up 11% and improved free cash flow. Management raised full-year EPS guidance to mid-to-high single digits, signaling confidence in continued momentum.

    Earnings growth and raised guidance are key drivers of investor confidence and stock price.

  • New recycling facility lease expands freight opportunities CN signed a conditional long-term lease with PlasCred for an advanced recycling facility at its Scotford Yard. Once operational, it will generate inbound and outbound rail traffic, adding a new source of freight revenue and supporting clean tech.

    This is a new business development that could contribute to future volume growth.

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