Sweden's Genovis Q2 net sales rise 19% on product growth
Sweden's Genovis Q2 net sales rise 19% on product growth
Overview
Sweden-based enzyme tools maker's Q2 net sales rose 19% yr/yr, driven by product growth
Q2 EPS fell yr/yr, impacted by one-off acquisition costs; adjusted EPS was higher
Company completed KPL ApS acquisition, broadening proteomics portfolio and customer base
Outlook
Genovis expects increased depreciation and amortization of about SEK 0.7 mln per qtr going forward
Company sees favorable long-term growth prospects following KPL acquisition and portfolio expansion
Genovis is engaged in early-stage discussions for licensing revenue linked to ADC technologies
Result Drivers
ACQUISITION IMPACT - Q2 results were affected by transaction costs and strategic expansion following the KPL ApS acquisition
PRODUCT SALES GROWTH - Product sales, excluding services, grew by about 20%, with healthy demand across pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers
GENOMICS PERFORMANCE - Genomics segment delivered its best quarter to date, led by SEQguard sales and broader customer base
Company press release: ID:nMFN1rjfLy
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Sales | Miss | SEK 34.32 mln | SEK 35.50 mln (2 Analysts) |
Q2 EPS |
| SEK 0.02 |
|
Q2 EBITDA |
| SEK 6.84 mln |
|
Q2 Operating Cash Flow |
| SEK 7.91 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Genovis AB is SEK30.00, about 54.2% above its July 22 closing price of SEK19.46
The stock recently traded at 34 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 33 three months ago
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