Overview
France stationery and shaver firm's FY 2025 net sales fell 0.9% at constant currency
Adjusted EPS for FY 2025 declined compared to last year
Company announced €40 mln share buyback program for 2026
Outlook
Company expects slight expansion in adjusted EBIT margin for 2026
Result Drivers
TANGLE TEEZER GROWTH - Tangle Teezer posted double-digit growth, contributing positively to BIC's Q4 net sales
COST PRESSURES - Higher raw material and electricity costs, tariffs, and currency fluctuations impacted gross profit margin
Company press release: ID:nGNE2LjDJs
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q4 Net Sales
EUR 495 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the business support supplies peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Societe BIC SA is €55.75, about 3.4% below its February 23 closing price of €57.70
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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