economy

February 11, 2026

French software maker Dassault Systèmes plunges 18%, on track for worst day ever

Shares of the software giant plummeted after the company posted its fourth-quarter earnings.

French software maker Dassault Systèmes plunges 18%, on track for worst day ever

TL;DR

  • Dassault Systèmes shares experienced a significant drop, potentially their worst trading day ever.
  • The company's fourth-quarter earnings showed a 5% decrease in software revenues.
  • Full-year revenue was flat at 6.24 billion euros, missing analyst expectations.
  • The company provided guidance for 3% to 5% revenue growth in 2026.
  • Analysts expressed concern over the weak earnings report and future guidance, noting it requires higher future growth to meet previous targets.
  • The stock's decline is linked to broader market fears surrounding AI's impact on software and data providers, contributing to the 'SaaS apocalypse' trade.

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