Elis stock trades below consensus targets after August 20 update
Published on 08/22/2026 at 11:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Elis S.A. (FR0010585832) stock last closed at EUR24.26 on August 20, 2026, while analyst consensus put the average target at EUR29.82, a gap of 22.91 percent. The same snapshot showed a high target of EUR32.00 and a low target of EUR27.60, giving investors a concrete reference point for the shares.
Consensus still points higher
The latest quote indication in the same market update was EUR24.38 on August 20, 2026, with a five-session change of minus 1.61 percent and a year-to-date gain of 2.01 percent. A separate sector comparison posted on August 21, 2026 placed Elis at EUR24.30 on Tradegate, with a five-day move of minus 2.57 percent and a year-to-date gain of 0.17 percent.
That spread matters because it shows a stock that has not lost analyst support even after a soft short-term stretch. The numerical distance between EUR24.26 and EUR29.82 is EUR5.56 per share, which keeps valuation and earnings delivery at the center of the story.
Business model stays the anchor
Elis operates textile rental and hygiene services for hospitals, hotels, manufacturing sites and food-processing customers, with recurring contracts at the center of the model. The company's workwear rental service covers collection, cleaning and redelivery, while healthcare contracts can include bed linen, patient gowns and surgical textiles.
That contract structure helps explain why the market keeps comparing the shares with the target range rather than a single quarter. For a services group built on industrial laundries, logistics and route density, steady utilization and contract renewal rates matter more than one-off orders.
Current market view
Elis stock remains in the mid-EUR24 range, still below the analyst average target of EUR29.82 and the high target of EUR32.00. The latest figures leave the company valued against a clear consensus corridor rather than a binary earnings surprise trade.
More on Elis stock and its investor relations profile can be found on the company portal.
Healthcare textiles
In healthcare, Elis supplies hospitals and clinics with rented bed linen, staff uniforms and specialized surgical textiles, then manages the collection, laundering and return cycle. That service mix ties the company to daily operating demand and supports a recurring revenue base.
Stock snapshot
As of August 20, 2026, Elis stock stood at EUR24.26, compared with an average analyst target of EUR29.82. The spread is EUR5.56 per share and leaves the stock below the upper end of the consensus band at EUR32.00.
Fact box
Company: Elis S.A.
ISIN: FR0010585832
Ticker: ELI
Exchange: Euronext Paris
Price (as of August 20, 2026): EUR24.26
Sector / Industry: Business services - textile rental and cleaning
