** Shares in AutoStore AUTO.OL are up around 35% after the Norwegian automated storage systems company posted better-than-expected Q2 results
** Jefferies highlights that AutoStore's earnings of $64 million came in 128% ahead of company consensus
** Adjusted EBITDA margin came at 48%, "back in line with historical range helped by cost savings," the brokerage notes
** "After a weak Q1, it saw a strong sequential rebound in Q2," Jefferies says
** AutoStore orders of $150 million for Q2 were 28% ahead of company consensus
** Despite no guidance, Jefferies says it expects double-digit upward revisions to company consensus
** Excluding today's gains, AutoStore shares were down almost 40% year-to-date
** The stock, on track for its best day ever, hits its highest price since April
(Reporting by Anna Chaberska)
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