Overview
Norway-based IT consultancy's Q4 operating revenue fell to NOK 998.4 mln
Net profit for Q4 declined to NOK 71.9 mln
Company proposes NOK 3.00 per share dividend for 2025
Outlook
Bouvet did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full-year 2026
Result Drivers
MARKET CONDITIONS - CEO Per Gunnar Tronsli cited challenging market conditions as a factor affecting growth in 2025
COST MANAGEMENT - Operating costs, including depreciation, decreased to NOK 895.1 mln from NOK 907.1 mln, aiding profitability
CLIENT SATISFACTION - Positive feedback received in client satisfaction surveys, according to CEO
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q4 Operating Revenue
NOK 998.40 mln
Q4 EPS
NOK 0.69
Q4 Net Income
NOK 71.90 mln
Q4 EBIT
NOK 103.40 mln
Q4 EBIT Margin
10.40%
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the it services & consulting peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Bouvet ASA is NOK60.00, about 10.3% above its February 12 closing price of NOK54.40
The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 16 three months ago
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