Overview
Italy-based HVAC and refrigeration firm's yearly revenue rose 8.7%, beating analyst expectations
Yearly EBITDA increased 18.3% to EUR 124.1 mln
Company proposed a new treasury share purchase plan
Outlook
CAREL expects Q1 2026 revenue between €160 mln and €170 mln
Company cites geopolitical instability as a risk to future results
CAREL highlights macroeconomic indicators as crucial amid current tensions
Result Drivers
HVAC GROWTH - Significant growth in HVAC sector, especially in North America, driven by data center demand
REFRIGERATION EXPANSION - Refrigeration sector expanded in EMEA, supported by investment cycles and sustainable solutions
DIGITAL AND AI IMPACT - Rapid adoption of digital solutions and AI contributed to growth across various applications
Company press release: ID:nBIA6GrQm2
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
Beat
EUR 629 mln
EUR 621.86 mln (6 Analysts)
FY Net Income
EUR 73.60 mln
FY Dividend
EUR 0.20
FY EBITDA
EUR 124.10 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the electronic equipment & parts peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Carel Industries SpA is €25.00, about 22.9% above its March 9 closing price of €20.35
The stock recently traded at 33 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 41 three months ago
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