Profit +40%: Exail Technologies (EXA.PA EURONEXT) earnings show order strength

Exail Technologies reported a 40.00% leap in core profit, and EXA.PA stock climbed on heavy volume after the earnings update. The March 18, 2026 results reflect large defence and underwater drone contracts that pushed core profit to €103.00 million. Investors on EURONEXT priced in contract momentum; the share closed at €143.80 on higher-than-average volume. We summarise the earnings drivers, valuation, Meyka AI grade and short-term forecast for EXA.PA stock