Sweden's Duni Q2 sales fall on logistics disruptions
Sweden's Duni Q2 sales fall on logistics disruptions
Overview
Sweden tableware and packaging maker's Q2 net sales fell 3.2% yr/yr amid logistics transition
Q2 operating income dropped, hit by lower sales and higher logistics-related costs
EPS turned negative in Q2 as disruptions weighed on results
Outlook
Company expects financial impact from logistics disruptions to be significantly lower in Q3
Duni Group prioritizes stabilizing delivery capability and strengthening operational stability
Company expects annual cost savings of SEK 30 mln in sales and administration from Q4
Result Drivers
LOGISTICS DISRUPTIONS - Limited delivery capacity during logistics transition led to lost sales and higher costs, per CEO Robert Dackeskog
RESTRUCTURING AND WAREHOUSE COSTS - Operating income was negatively impacted by restructuring costs and costs for unused warehouse space
WEAK MIDDLE EAST DEMAND - Sales in the Middle East were particularly weak due to geopolitical factors affecting travel and tourism
Company press release: ID:nWkr3Xbj3n
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Sales |
| SEK 1.82 bln |
|
Q2 EPS |
| -SEK 0.44 |
|
Q2 Operating income |
| SEK 65 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the appliances, tools & housewares peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Duni AB is SEK95.00, about 24.5% above its July 13 closing price of SEK76.30
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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