Overview
Finland sustainable tech firm's Q4 sales grew 11% yr/yr
Adjusted EBITA for Q4 improved, maintaining stable margin
Orders received in Q4 rose 2% yr/yr
Outlook
Metso expects market activity in Minerals and Aggregates to remain stable
Tariff-related turbulence may affect global economic growth and market activity
Company aims to execute "We go beyond" strategy for continued progress
Result Drivers
EQUIPMENT SALES - Equipment sales in Aggregates and Minerals segments were strong, contributing to Q4 revenue growth
CASH FLOW IMPROVEMENT - Operational cash flow strengthened due to strong delivery execution and disciplined working capital management
ORGANIC GROWTH - Organic growth was somewhat higher, but exchange rates had a negative impact in both segments
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Sales
EUR 1.44 bln
Q4 EPS
EUR 0.14
Q4 Adjusted EBITA
EUR 232 mln
Q4 EBIT
EUR 184 mln
Q4 Orders
EUR 1.50 bln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 9 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 4 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the heavy machinery & vehicles peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Metso Oyj is €16.30, about 5.5% below its February 11 closing price of €17.25
The stock recently traded at 23 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago
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