Finland's Qt Group beats Q2 sales estimates
Finland's Qt Group beats Q2 sales estimates
Overview
Finland software maker's Q2 net sales grew 19.6%, beating analyst expectations
Q2 profitability declined due to reorganization and cost review measures
Company expects full-year net sales to rise at least 10% yr/yr at comparable exchange rates
Outlook
Qt Group expects 2026 net sales to rise at least 10% at comparable exchange rates
Company forecasts 2026 operating profit margin (EBITA %) of at least 15%
Company says customers remain cautious on long-term investments due to geopolitical and macro factors
Result Drivers
RECURRING REVENUE - Co said recurring revenue base continued to strengthen in Q2, supporting long-term growth
REORGANIZATION COSTS - Profitability was burdened by EUR 4.3 mln in costs from reorganization and cost review measures in Q2
NEW CUSTOMER WINS - Co reported increased activity and new customers in Aerospace & Defense, Medical, and Consumer Electronics sectors
Company press release: ID:nMFN8w7K4N
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Sales | Beat | EUR 61.26 mln | EUR 57.30 mln (3 Analysts) |
Q2 EPS |
| EUR 0.09 |
|
Q2 EBIT |
| EUR 6.06 mln |
|
Q2 EBITA |
| EUR 9.28 mln |
|
Q2 EBIT Margin |
| 9.90% |
|
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 2 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the software peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Qt Group Oyj is €32.00, about 24.9% above its August 5 closing price of €25.62
The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago
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