Ferronordic rebounds to Q2 profit on strong US, Germany demand
Ferronordic rebounds to Q2 profit on strong US, Germany demand
Overview
Sweden construction equipment dealer's Q2 revenue rose 43% yr/yr, with growth in all segments
Q2 operating profit rebounded to SEK 68 mln from a loss in prior year
Company attributes results to stronger aftermarket, cost control, and increased use of technology
Outlook
Ferronordic expects continued strong demand in the US, supported by infrastructure and data center activity
Company expects gradual recovery in Germany as volumes return and cost base remains lower
Ferronordic anticipates improved activity in Kazakhstan as government infrastructure spending resumes
Result Drivers
US DEMAND - Strong equipment sales in the US driven by infrastructure activity and data center construction supported revenue growth
GERMANY DELIVERIES - Revenue growth in Germany was helped by deliveries postponed from Q1 and a growing aftermarket, though gross margin was weighed by lower-margin fleet deals
TECHNICIAN CAPACITY - Aftermarket growth in the US and Germany was limited by technician capacity rather than demand
Company press release: ID:nWkr27mPqZ
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| SEK 1.56 bln |
|
Q2 Net Income |
| SEK 45 mln |
|
Q2 Gross Margin |
| 15.80% |
|
Q2 EBIT |
| SEK 68 mln |
|
Q2 EBIT Margin |
| 4.30% |
|
Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago
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