BNP Paribas (EPA:BNP) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

BNP Paribas SA (EPA:BNP) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of €76.22 and traded as high as €82.50. BNP Paribas shares last traded at €82.50, with a volume of 2,827,587 shares traded.

Key BNP Paribas News

Here are the key news stories impacting BNP Paribas this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised BNP Paribas to “overweight” citing an improved capital and profit outlook, which supports a re-rating of the stock. JPM raises BNP Paribas to “overweight” on capital, profit outlook; shares up
• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded BNP Paribas, pointing to a significant sector discount versus peers — a catalyst for investor flows and multiple expansion. UBS upgrades BNP Paribas, citing 32% sector discount; stock up
• Positive Sentiment: BNP highlights early recovery in the bank credit cycle and pickup in retail lending, which would support revenue and net interest income improvement over coming quarters. Bank Credit Cycle Shows Early Recovery As Retail Loans Pick Up: BNP Paribas
• Neutral Sentiment: BNP published research saying India could regain EM appeal in 2026 — relevant for EM exposures and ECM activity but not an immediate earnings driver. BNP Paribas sees India regaining EM appeal in 2026; large cap performance, earnings visibility key
• Neutral Sentiment: BNP expects another 25 bps RBI repo cut in Feb 2026 — macro view that could influence regional revenue but is indirect for BNP’s near-term stock move. BNP Paribas expects another 25 bps repo cut by RBI in February 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst pieces and valuation reviews (e.g., Yahoo Finance) discuss whether shares remain attractive after multi-year gains — useful for medium-term allocation decisions but not a direct catalyst. Is BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) Still Attractive After Strong Five Year Share Price Gains?
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. judge certified a $21M human-rights verdict; BNP plans to appeal — litigation creates legal and reputational risk and adds uncertainty to future charges. French Bank’s $21M Human Rights Verdict Heads to US Appeals Court
• Negative Sentiment: The case is advancing to the U.S. Second Circuit as BNP pursues appeals in a Sudan-related genocide suit — ongoing legal proceedings increase headline risk and potential future liabilities. French Bank’s $21M Human Rights Verdict Heads to Second Circuit
• Negative Sentiment: BNP confirmed it will pursue an appeal after a U.S. judge’s certification in the Sudan genocide case — potential for prolonged legal costs and investor caution. BNP Paribas to Pursue Appeal in Sudan Genocide Case After U.S. Judge Certifies Verdict

BNP Paribas Stock Up 5.7%

The company’s 50 day moving average is €74.69 and its 200-day moving average is €76.22.

BNP Paribas Company Profile

BNP Paribas SA provides various banking and financial products and services in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three divisions: Corporate & Institutional Banking; Commercial, Personal Banking & Services; and Investment & Protection Services. The Corporate & Institutional Banking division offers capital market, securities, investment banking, financing, risk management, cash management, and financial advisory services for corporate clients and institutional investors.