Sweden's Momentum Group Q3 revenue up 8% on Industry business strength
Sweden's Momentum Group Q3 revenue up 8% on Industry business strength
Overview
Sweden industrial distributor's Q3 revenue rose 8% yr/yr but slightly missed analyst expectations
Quarter driven by Industry business area, organic growth and acquisitions
Outlook
Company to reorganize into three business areas from Jan 2027
Result Drivers
INDUSTRY BUSINESS AREA - Co said Q3 results were mainly driven by positive performance in the Industry business area, including organic growth and earnings improvements
SWEDISH MARKET - Co said organic sales were marginally positive overall, with good performance in Sweden
COST CONTROL - Co said improved margins were supported by ongoing cost control and streamlining
Company press release: ID:nMFN8X2jTn
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Slight Miss* | SEK 805 mln | SEK 811.88 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q3 EPS | Beat | SEK 1.30 | SEK 1.28 (3 Analysts) |
Q3 Net Income |
| SEK 67 mln |
|
Q3 EBITA |
| SEK 109 mln |
|
Q3 Operating Income |
| SEK 93 mln |
|
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Momentum Group AB is SEK165.00, about 32% above its October 22 closing price of SEK125.00
The stock recently traded at 26 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 26 three months ago
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