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Citi: The Point for Europe – Semiconductor Drivers, Banking Dynamics & Equity Outlook

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Report date
September 2, 2026
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Authors / editors: Ciaran Donnelly, Pavan Daswani, CFA, Shrey Srivastava, Graham Parry, Sebastian Satz, CFA

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Citi's daily European research digest highlights structural earnings drivers in European semiconductors, preferring Infineon over STMicroelectronics. It also notes risks from Swedish bank taxes, Elliott's stake in Air Liquide, and maintains a bullish outlook on sugar.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.European semiconductors (Infineon and STMicroelectronics) are viewed as more than a cyclical recovery story, supported by durable demand drivers in AI data center power, automotive content, and industrial electrification, with Infineon preferred.
  • 2.Dutch banks (ABN AMRO, ING) remain well-positioned against deposit competition, while Swedish banks face material earnings risk (~2-8% of 2027 PBT) from proposed bank taxes in the upcoming Swedish election.
  • 3.Pearson was downgraded to Neutral from Buy following a ~40% share rally, while target prices were raised on Infineon (€92), STMicroelectronics (€65), and Evonik (€22).

Table of Contents

  • Top Call
  • Must Read
  • Company
  • Industry
  • Strategy & Economics
  • Commodities
  • Fixed Income & FX
  • Key Rating and Target Price Changes
  • Appendix A-1

Report data

Key Rating and Target Price Changes

MetricEstimateContext
Pearson Target Price13.45 GBP (£)Reflects a higher target multiple of 17x (from 16.5x) while rating was downgraded to Neutral.
Infineon Target Price92.00 EUR (€)Reiterated Buy rating on superior AI power positioning and fab margin recovery.
STMicroelectronics Target Price65.00 EUR (€)Maintained Buy rating based on fab margin recovery and cycle dynamics.
Evonik Target Price22.00 EUR (€)Raised 2026E EBITDA by 7% to €2.2bn; undemanding valuation.
Global Headline Inflation2.6%%Remains ~0.5 ppt above pre-conflict level driven by energy prices.
Source: Citi Research. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Ciaran DonnellyPavan Daswani, CFAShrey SrivastavaGraham ParrySebastian Satz, CFA

Reported Data Context

  • Pearson Target Price: 13.45 GBP (£) (12-month) · Source: Citi Research
  • Infineon Target Price: 92.00 EUR (€) (12-month) · Source: Citi Research
  • STMicroelectronics Target Price: 65.00 EUR (€) (12-month) · Source: Citi Research
  • Evonik Target Price: 22.00 EUR (€) (12-month) · Source: Citi Research
  • Global Headline Inflation: 2.6% % (July 2026) · Source: Citi Research

Securities

EVKn.DEAIRP.PAPSONCONG.DENOVN.SIFXGn.DEVOWG.DESTMicroelectronics NV

Themes

AI Infrastructure Power and Electrification DemandEuropean Auto Structural RestructuringBank Tax and Deposit Competition Dynamics

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaGlobalGermanyNetherlandsSweden

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