Overview
Finland pharmaceutical distributor's Q4 net sales rose 13.9% yr/yr
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 increased to EUR 9.9 mln
Company plans new distribution center in Finland, valued at EUR 110-120 mln
Outlook
Oriola expects adjusted EBITDA to increase in 2026 from EUR 35.1 mln in 2025
Pharmaceutical distribution market expected to grow, driven by high-value products
Geopolitical uncertainty and availability issues of certain pharmaceuticals expected to continue
Result Drivers
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS - Distribution segment's solid Q4 results driven by strong partnerships and increased value-adding services
WHOLESALE GROWTH - Investments in Finland's commercial capabilities and special-licensed medicines boosted Wholesale segment growth
PARALLEL IMPORT - Strong performance in Sweden driven by weight-loss medicines
Company press release: ID:nWkr2nxDkh
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Sales
EUR 502 mln
Q4 EPS
-EUR 0.10
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the pharmaceuticals peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Oriola Oyj is €1.25, about 11.2% above its February 24 closing price of €1.12
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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