SIG Group raises full-year EBIT margin guidance
SIG Group raises full-year EBIT margin guidance
Overview
Switzerland packaging solutions provider's Q3 revenue rose 7.2% at constant currency
Adjusted EBIT margin for Q3 increased to 17.4% from 14.8% a year ago
Company raised full-year adjusted EBIT margin guidance to 16.0-16.5%
Outlook
SIG expects 2026 revenue growth at constant currency and constant resin of 0-2%
SIG raises 2026 adjusted EBIT margin guidance to 16.0-16.5% from 15.7-16.2%
Company projects 2026 net capital expenditure, including leases, at 6-8% of revenue
Result Drivers
ASEPTIC CARTON GROWTH - Co said strong performance in aseptic carton business across regions drove Q3 results
PRICE SURCHARGES - Co said price surcharges to offset higher input costs contributed to improved profitability
PLANT EFFICIENCY - Co said improved plant efficiency and better fixed-cost absorption supported margin expansion
Company press release: ID:nEQ1bw6zka
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue |
| EUR 843 mln |
|
Q3 Adjusted Net Income |
| EUR 94.30 mln |
|
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA |
| EUR 212.90 mln |
|
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
| 25.30% |
|
Q3 EBITDA |
| EUR 205.60 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 9 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the paper packaging peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for SIG Group AG is CHF17.60, about 28.6% above its October 26 closing price of CHF13.69
The stock recently traded at 18 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 19 three months ago
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Brief: Sig Group AG Raises Full-Year Adjusted EBIT Margin Guidance To 16.0-16.5%