Italian stocks had a strong performance in 2025, with the blue-chip FTSE MIB Index soaring by over 30%, higher than its peers like the German DAX and French CAC 40. It rose to €45,000, up by ~40% from its lowest level in April. This article looks at some of the best and top laggards in the index.
Fincantieri was the best FTSE MIB stock
Fincantieri, a giant company in the shipbuilding industry, was the best performer in the FTSE MIB Index as it jumped by 140%.
The stock surged as demand for its commercial and defence ships continued rising. Its recent results showed that its backlog jumped to 100 ships worth over €61.1 billion.
The most recent results showed that its revenue rose by 20% to over €6.7 billion, while its EBITDA jumped by 40% to over €461 million. Additionally, the management expects that the business will continue thriving in the coming years, helped by its commercial and government orders.
Telecom Italia’s stock jumped by 107%
Telecom Italia was another top gainer in the FTSE MIB Index, mirroring the performance of other European telecom companies. For example, Orange was the second-best performer in the CAC 40 Index, while Airtel Africa was a key gainer in the FTSE 100.
Telecom Italia’s business continued doing well during the year, with its revenue in the first nine months rising by 2.3% to €10 billion. This growth also happened in terms of its profitability, with the EBITDA rising by 5.4% to €3.2 billion. The company also narrowed its net loss by 78.6% to €109 million.
Iveco Group’s stock jumped after the Tata buyout
Iveco Group, the giant truck manufacturer, rose by 98% this year, helped by the buyout by India’s Tata. The company’s truck and commercial vehicle manufacturing business was sold for €3.8 billion, while the defense business was sold to Leonardo.
Leonardo soared as defence spending jumped
Leonardo’s stock price soared by 90% this year, mirroring the performance of other European defense contractors like Rolls-Royce, Rheinmetall, and BAE Systems.
The company has benefited from the ongoing defense spending in Europe, with countries like Germany and France boosting their budgets.
As a result, the company’s scored over €18.2 billion in new orders in the nine months. This increase brought its order backlog to over €47.3 billion. Its revenue jumped by 11% to €13.4 billion, while its EBITDA soared to €945 million.
The other top gainers in the FTSE MIB Index were companies Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BPSO), BPER Banca, Italgas, Unicredit, Lottomatica Group, and Unipol.
Top laggards Italian stocks
Amlifon Group stock price dropped by 45% this year, making it the worst-performing company in the FTSE MIB Index. The world’s biggest seller of hearing aid, recorded weak financial results, with its topline and bottom line falling.
Amplifon’s revenues dropped slightly to €1.743 billion, while its net profit dropped to €74 million, down from €104 million in the same period last year.
Automakers like Stellantis and Ferrari were among the worst performers in the FTSE MIB this year, dropping by 25% and 22%. Ferrari stock dropped as investors soured on its strategy on electric vehicles.
The other top laggards in the index were companies like Nexi, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane, Tenaris, Campari, and Brunello Cuccinelli.
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