Morgan Stanley Downgrades Carrefour Following 2026 Profit Warning

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1Morgan Stanley downgraded Carrefour shares following the company's profit warning for the fiscal year 2026.

Morgan Stanley downgraded Carrefour shares following the company's profit warning for the fiscal year 2026. Investing.com reported that the downgrade is a direct reaction to the French retailer lowering its profit guidance, which the company attributed to ongoing unrest in France.

Carrefour (CRERF) closed at $16.66 on October 20, 2026, hitting its low for that session. In the broader financial sector, Morgan Stanley (MS) closed at $180.40 on October 20, 2026, while peers such as JPMorgan Chase closed at $335.26 and Goldman Sachs closed at $884.81 on the same date.

Upcoming economic data includes French Business Confidence scheduled for October 22, 2026, followed by French Manufacturing and Services PMI releases on October 23, 2026, which may provide further context on the domestic operating environment.