Paris Stock Exchange CAC 40 Index: Analysis, Composition, and Evolution in 2025
What is the CAC 40? Definition and Role in the Paris Stock Exchange
The CAC 40 (Continuous Assisted Quotation) is the flagship index of the Paris Stock Exchange. It comprises the 40 largest French companies, selected based on their market capitalization and the liquidity of their trades. Created in 1987, it offers a faithful representation of the national economy through the diversity of its sectors.
The composition of the CAC 40 is not fixed: it evolves with quarterly revisions, depending on the adjusted free float market capitalization and trading volumes. The index is administered by Euronext Paris and its calculation is performed continuously throughout the entire trading session.
The weighting of each value depends on the portion of the capital actually negotiable on the market, which allows for an adjusted valuation to the reality of the exchanges. The maximum weight of a company within the index is limited to 15% to avoid excessive concentration.
Real-time Quotation of the CAC 40 in 2025
On November 11, 2025, the CAC 40 closed at 8,158.28 points, with a daily increase of +1.28%. This historical level reflects the optimism of investors and the robustness of major French companies, despite an uncertain global economic context.
The quotation of the CAC 40 is available in real-time on numerous major financial websites as well as on Euronext Paris. Data is updated continuously throughout the trading session, allowing investors to follow the variations of the index and analyze market trends.
Here is the evolution of the last five trading sessions preceding and including November 11, 2025:
- November 5: 8,074.23 points
- November 6: 7,964.77 points
- November 7: 7,950.18 points
- November 10: 8,055.51 points
- November 11: 8,158.28 points
The index continues its upward trend thanks to notable performances recorded by several industrial, banking, and luxury sector values.
Exact Composition of the CAC 40 on November 11, 2025
The composition of the CAC 40 on November 11, 2025, is as follows, listing the 40 companies that embody the pinnacle of the French listed economy:
- Accor
- Air Liquide
- Airbus
- ArcelorMittal
- Axa
- BNP Paribas
- Bouygues
- Bureau Veritas
- Capgemini
- Carrefour
- Credit Agricole
- Danone
- Dassault Systemes
- Edenred
- Engie
- EssilorLuxottica
- Eurofins Scientific
- Hermes
- Kering
- L'Oreal
- Legrand
- LVMH
- Michelin
- Orange
- Pernod Ricard
- Publicis Groupe
- Renault
- Safran
- Saint-Gobain
- Sanofi
- Schneider Electric
- Societe Generale
- Stellantis
- STMICROelectronics
- Teleperformance
- Thales
- TotalEnergies
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Veolia
- Vinci
Several recent changes deserve to be highlighted, such as the integration of Bureau Veritas and the exit of Vivendi at the end of 2024, reflecting the vitality of the index and its constant evolution.
Rankings and stock prices of the main CAC 40 companies in November 2025
| Company | Last price (11/11/2025) | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Hermès | 2 170,00 € | Luxury |
| LVMH | 638,20 € | Luxury |
| Stellantis | 9,153 € | Automotive |
| Saint-Gobain | 82,880 € | Materials |
| Sanofi | 88,800 € | Healthcare |
These values illustrate the sectoral diversity of the index. The luxury sector, notably with Hermès and LVMH, continues to display record levels of market capitalization. The industry, automotive, healthcare, and basic materials sectors are also strongly represented in the stock rankings of 2025.
Sectoral distribution: the strengths of the CAC 40
The CAC 40 stands out for its strong sectoral diversification, reflecting the dynamism of the French economy:
- Industry (approximately 30 %)
- Discretionary Consumer Goods (approximately 21 %)
- Finance (approximately 12 %)
- Healthcare (around 10 %)
- Energy (6-7 %)
- Secondary sectors: technology, telecommunications, public services, commercial real estate, food and beverages
This sectoral composition gives a major role to industry and luxury, two excellence sectors that make France internationally renowned. In contrast to indices like the S&P 500 dominated by technology, the CAC 40 focuses on the balance between traditional industry, innovation, and consumption.