Sweden's RaySearch Q2 order intake rises on clinical adoption
Sweden's RaySearch Q2 order intake rises on clinical adoption
Overview
Sweden oncology software firm's Q2 net sales fell 11% yr/yr, organic growth at -8%
Adjusted EPS for Q2 declined to SEK 0.57 from SEK 0.90 yr/yr
Company repurchased shares worth SEK 142 mln to adjust capital structure
Outlook
RaySearch maintains its operating margin target of at least 25% for 2026
Company expects strong performance during the second half of the year
RaySearch sees continued strong demand for advanced radiation therapy software
Result Drivers
ORDER INTAKE - Co said Q2 order intake rose 23%, but several expected US transactions were delayed and received in early Q3
MARKET EXPANSION - Co highlighted strategically important orders in both existing and new markets, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (USA) and Tam Anh General Hospital (Vietnam)
CLINICAL ADOPTION - Advances in clinical use of RayStation and RayCare, including first online adaptive treatments in Belgium and UK
Company press release: ID:nMFNb1Q4wB
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Sales |
| SEK 272 mln |
|
Q2 Adjusted EPS |
| SEK 0.57 |
|
Q2 Net Income |
| SEK 20 mln |
|
Q2 Operating Profit |
| SEK 28 mln |
|
Q2 Order Backlog |
| SEK 1.69 bln |
|
Q2 Orders |
| SEK 296 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the advanced medical equipment & technology peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is SEK310.00, about 62.6% above its August 12 closing price of SEK190.70
The stock recently traded at 21 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago
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