** Shares in Italy's Nexi NEXII.MI are down 6.2% at 08:38 GMT after posting Q3 core profit slightly below its company-provided consensus and adopting a more cautious tone on FY margin outlook
** The payments group confirmed its 2025 targets, but noted the magnitude of the forecast margin expansion "will depend on the volume and revenue mix in 4Q25"
** "We believe that the current trend could lead to reaching the lower end of the guidance, leaving, in our opinion, good visibility on the continuation of a robust remuneration policy," broker Equita said in a note
** A Milan-based trader also attributes the shares drop to the cautious outlook
** The stock fell as much as 9.9% and is approaching its record low seen on April 7
** Shares are down by close to 22% YTD, including today's fall
(Reporting by Enrico Sciacovelli)
((enrico.sciacovelli@thomsonreuters.com))