Corrects Key Details table to show results were for Q4, not FY, and removes incorrect estimates throughout
Overview
Sweden-based construction firm's Q4 revenue rose 4% yr/yr, adjusted for currency effects
Operating income for Q4 increased 15%, adjusted for currency effects
Company proposed a dividend of SEK 14.00 per share, including an extra dividend
Outlook
Skanska did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full-year projections
Result Drivers
CURRENCY ADJUSTMENTS - Revenue and operating income increased by 4% and 15%, respectively, when adjusted for currency effects
ORDER BOOKINGS DECLINE - Construction order bookings decreased 3% quarter-on-quarter, adjusted for currency effects
ASSET IMPAIRMENT - Project Development faced asset impairment charges affecting full-year operating income
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
SEK 48.7 bln
Q4 EPS
SEK 5.94
Q4 Operating Income
SEK 3 bln
Q4 Operating Cash Flow
SEK 2.5 bln
Q4 Orders in construction
SEK 43.5 bln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the construction & engineering peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Skanska AB is SEK275.00, about 1.6% below its February 5 closing price of SEK279.40
The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago
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