Overview
Germany optical retailer's 2025 revenue fell 16% on pricing discipline, market exits
Company's EBIT loss narrowed by €59 mln, gross margin rose to 55.6%
Company completed first transformation phase, focusing on profitability and cost savings
Outlook
Mister Spex expects 2026 net revenue to develop between 0% and -10% versus 2025
Company sees 2026 adj EBITDA margin at break-even to mid-single-digit percentage range
Mister Spex to focus on infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency in 2026
Result Drivers
PRICING DISCIPLINE & MARKET EXITS - Revenue fell as co prioritized pricing discipline and exited unprofitable international online markets
GROSS MARGIN EXPANSION - Gross margin rose by 580 basis points to 55.6% due to premium product mix and margin discipline
STRUCTURAL COST SAVINGS - Co realized structural cost savings of about €20 mln on an EBITDA basis
Company press release: ID:nEQ1w1dc7a
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
FY Gross Margin
55.60%
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the miscellaneous specialty retailers peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Mister Spex SE is €4.20, about 236% above its March 25 closing price of €1.25
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