TagMaster Q2 sales, profit hit by market uncertainty
TagMaster Q2 sales, profit hit by market uncertainty
Overview
Sweden sensor systems firm's Q2 net sales fell 8.4% yr/yr amid cautious market
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 declined 12.9% yr/yr, margin at 16.3%
Gross margin improved to 70.1% despite lower sales; operating cash flow turned positive
Outlook
Company says market volatility and supply chain disruptions expected to persist
TagMaster expects rising input costs, especially for semiconductors, to impact future results
Company sees long-term trends in urban congestion and road safety driving demand
Result Drivers
CAUTIOUS MARKET - Co said revenue decline was due to market uncertainty from tariffs, geopolitics, and supply chain disruptions
GROSS MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Higher gross margin helped offset lower revenue, per CEO
B2B SALES MIX - Strengthened parking and access digitalization offering increased B2B sales, reducing exposure to public sector demand
Company press release: ID:nMFN6SnC0B
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Sales |
| SEK 116.44 mln |
|
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA |
| SEK 18.99 mln |
|
Q2 Gross Margin |
| 70.10% |
|
Q2 Cash Flow From Operating Activities |
| SEK 13.84 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for TagMaster AB is SEK29.00, about 24.7% below its July 16 closing price of SEK38.50
The stock recently traded at 21 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago
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