Overview
Switzerland media and digital platforms firm's 2025 revenue fell 7.3% yr/yr to CHF 873.1 mln
Adjusted EBIT more than doubled, helped by cost management and one-off effects
Company repurchased CHF 23.2 mln in shares under ongoing buyback programme
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current quarter or full year
Result Drivers
MARKETPLACE GROWTH - SMG Swiss Marketplace Group posted double-digit revenue growth and margin increases
MEDIA RESTRUCTURING COSTS - One-off costs from restructuring at media companies, including the discontinuation of 20 Minuten print edition and changes at Goldbach, negatively impacted operating results
COST MANAGEMENT - Strict cost management helped keep operating income near prior-year levels despite revenue decline
Company press release: ID:nEQ7C4ynsa
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
CHF 873.10 mln
FY Adjusted Net Income
CHF 90.20 mln
FY Net Income
CHF 36.60 mln
FY EBIT
CHF 38.80 mln
FY EBITDA
CHF 190.20 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the consumer publishing peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Tx Group Ltd is CHF178.00, about 12.5% above its March 17 closing price of CHF158.20
The stock recently traded at 21 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 22 three months ago
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