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The 40 CAC 40 companies

The CAC 40 tracks the 40 largest and most traded companies listed on Euronext Paris. Together they span luxury, energy, aerospace, banking and industry, and most of them sell far beyond France. Composition as of the September 2026 review: Euronext replaced Teleperformance in September 2025, and Eiffage replaced Edenred in December 2025.

🇫🇷 France 40 companies Updated September 30, 2026
#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Capgeminicapgemini.com

Providing technology, data, and design expertise to organizations for business transformation, engineering, and managed operations across diverse industries.

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇫🇷 Paris 342,989 n/a
2
VINCIvinci.com

Constructs diverse infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and various buildings. Handles civil engineering projects worldwide, from design through to long-term maintenance, applying innovative methods.

Construction 🇫🇷 Nanterre 219,000 1899
3
BNP Paribasgroup.bnpparibas

Provides financing, investment, savings, and protection insurance for individuals, businesses, and institutions globally.

Banking 🇫🇷 Paris 155,716 1848
4
LVMHlvmh.com

Luxury brand ownership; wines, spirits, fashion, leather goods, perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, selective retail, hospitality, media.

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇫🇷 Paris 150,393 n/a
5
AXAaxa.com

A multinational company offering various forms of insurance (life, health, general, commercial), reinsurance, and investment management services, operating globally.

Insurance 🇫🇷 Paris 148,548 n/a
6
Orangeorange.com

A leading global telecommunications operator offering services to millions of customers and multinational companies across 26 countries

Telecommunications 🇫🇷 Issy-les-Moulineaux 146,935 n/a
7
Stellantisstellantis.com

Develops and manufactures vehicles, focusing on electrification, autonomous driving, software, and sustainable mobility technologies worldwide.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇳🇱 Amsterdam 117,619 n/a
8
Carrefourcarrefour.fr

Food, household, electronics, leisure, apparel. Plus banking, insurance, energy, travel, catering, photo services. Stores, online, delivery, pickup options.

Retail 🇫🇷 Massy 107,234 n/a
9
Accoraccor.com

Global network of diverse hotel and resort brands. Guest accommodation experiences. Property owner solutions for development, management, and hospitality investment.

Hospitality 🇫🇷 Bétheny 101,256 1967
10
L'Oréalloreal.com

Creates, manufactures, and markets beauty and personal care products, serving diverse needs from everyday cosmetics to luxury, professional, and dermatological solutions.

Personal Care Product Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 95,229 1909
11
Sanofisanofi.com

Discovers, develops, and delivers innovative medicines and vaccines globally, leveraging R&D and AI to improve human health and build a healthier world.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 93,336 n/a
12
Airbusairbus.com

Designing, manufacturing commercial aircraft, advanced satellites, and aerospace systems. Security, defense, crisis response, and future space exploration technologies.

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Blagnac 88,309 2014
13
Schneider Electricse.com

Electrifying, automating, and digitalizing every industry, business, and home to drive efficiency and sustainability for all.

Automation Machinery Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Rueil-Malmaison 87,938 1836
14
TotalEnergiestotalenergies.com

Produces and markets oil, natural gas, low-carbon electricity, bioenergies, and renewables; develops energy transition solutions and sustainable products worldwide.

Oil and Gas 🇫🇷 Paris La Défense Cedex 86,609 n/a
15
Crédit Agricolecredit-agricole.com

Leading European banking group offering retail, corporate, investment banking, asset management, insurance, and financing solutions to individuals and businesses.

Banking 🇫🇷 Montrouge 76,287 n/a
16
EssilorLuxotticaessilorluxottica.com

Production and sale of prescription lenses, fashion frames, and sunglasses through a global retail footprint and extensive wholesale distribution networks.

Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 76,080 n/a
17
Safransafran-group.com

Designs, manufactures, and maintains high-tech systems for aviation (engines, equipment, interiors), defense, and space (propulsion, optics) markets worldwide.

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 73,902 2005
18
Danonedanone.com

Produces dairy, plant-based, water, and specialized nutrition products, focusing on health and sustainable practices to deliver food and beverages globally.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 70,424 n/a
19
Thalesthalesgroup.com

Multinational specializing in cybersecurity, defense, aerospace, digital identity, and secure communications for governments and industries.

Defense and Space Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Meudon 65,031 n/a
20
ArcelorMittalarcelormittal.com

A global leader in steel and mining, producing safe, sustainable steel for various industries, with a focus on research, development, and responsible operations

Mining 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 63,308 n/a
21
Michelinmichelin.com

Pioneering engineered materials, life-changing composites production. Human progress, sustainable world contributions, mobility solutions, and data/AI-based connected offerings.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand 56,897 1889
22
Renault Grouprenaultgroup.com

Develops, manufactures, and sells automobiles and light commercial vehicles globally, focusing on electric mobility, new technologies, and sustainable solutions through its diverse brands.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 55,380 1898
23
Bureau Veritasgroup.bureauveritas.com

A global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, fostering confidence through expertise and independence while addressing crucial societal and environmental challenges

Environmental Services 🇫🇷 Paris 55,072 1828
24
Veoliaveolia.com

Water management, wastewater treatment, resource recovery. Waste collection, sorting, recycling, hazardous waste processing. Energy generation, distribution, efficiency for industries, municipalities.

Environmental Services 🇫🇷 Aubervilliers 49,296 1853
25
Bouyguesbouygues.com

Constructing diverse infrastructure and buildings, providing energy and facility services, operating media platforms, and delivering telecommunication services globally.

Construction 🇫🇷 Paris 45,769 n/a
26
ENGIEengie.com

Production of renewable electricity, energy infrastructure development and management, and providing energy management and supply to diverse customers, aiming for decarbonization.

Renewable Energy Power Generation 🇫🇷 La Garenne-Colombes 45,706 n/a
27
Société Généralesocietegenerale.com

A leading European financial services group offering sustainable growth, innovative financial solutions, and responsible banking to individuals, businesses, and investors worldwide

Banking 🇫🇷 Paris 44,226 n/a
28
Publicis Groupepublicisgroupe.com

Helps businesses with marketing, advertising, and digital transformation, leveraging data and technology to create personalized, integrated solutions for client success.

Advertising Services 🇫🇷 Paris 41,020 n/a
29
Air Liquideairliquide.com

A global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and health, focusing on innovation and sustainability for a better future

Chemical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 40,100 n/a
30
Keringkering.com

Management of prestigious fashion and accessories houses. Offerings: high-end ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, beauty products. Global luxury goods enterprise.

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇫🇷 Paris 38,919 n/a
31
Saint-Gobainsaint-gobain.com

Designs, manufactures, distributes materials, services for residential, non-residential, infrastructure markets; provides sustainable, performing, well-being solutions.

Wholesale Building Materials 🇫🇷 Courbevoie 36,697 n/a
32
STMicroelectronicsst.com

Designs and manufactures semiconductor microchips for diverse applications including electric cars, industrial systems, data centers, and consumer electronics, aiming for a smarter, greener future.

Semiconductor Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Geneva 35,723 1987
33
Dassault Systèmes3ds.com

Provides software enabling industries to design, simulate, and manage complex products and systems virtually, fostering sustainable innovation before physical creation.

Software Development 🇫🇷 Vélizy-Villacoublay 27,414 n/a
34
Hermèshermes.com

Designs, manufactures, and sells high-quality luxury products: leather goods, fashion accessories, clothing, and fragrances, emphasizing artisanal craftsmanship and exclusivity.

Retail Apparel and Fashion 🇫🇷 Aÿ-Champagne 26,494 1837
35
Eurofins Scientificeurofins.com

An international life sciences company offering analytical testing services in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, ensuring safety and authenticity

Biotechnology Research 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 24,896 n/a
36
Pernod Ricardpernod-ricard.com

Global producer and distributor of a comprehensive portfolio of premium wine and spirits brands across 160 countries, fostering conviviality responsibly.

Beverage Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Paris 19,415 n/a
37
Legrandlegrand.com

Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, providing simple, innovative, sustainable solutions to improve lives and create sustainable buildings worldwide

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Limoges 14,313 1860
38
Eiffageeiffage.com

Join a close-knit company valuing teamwork, innovation, and individuality to build a human-sized future, welcoming diverse talents to thrive

Construction 🇫🇷 Vélizy-Villacoublay 7,684 n/a
39
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfieldurw.com

Develops, owns, and operates large retail-anchored real estate destinations, including shopping centers, in major cities across Europe and the US.

Real Estate 🇫🇷 Paris 4,181 2018
40
Euronexteuronext.com

Leading pan-European market infrastructure, operating regulated exchanges, equity and derivatives markets, fixed income trading, debt and funds listings, clearing, and technology services

Financial Services 🇪🇺 Europe 2,168 n/a

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The composition follows Euronext's quarterly reviews of the CAC 40 index, checked against the September 2026 review. Company details come from the Tamtam database, ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn. Last updated September 30, 2026.

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