Sweden fintech investor VEF posts Q3 net loss
Sweden fintech investor VEF posts Q3 net loss
Overview
Sweden fintech investor's NAV in USD fell 1% yr/yr and 1% qtr/qtr
Company reported a net loss for Q3 and 9M26, compared to profit last year
Company completed deleveraging, shifting focus to share buybacks
Outlook
Company shifts capital allocation focus from debt repayment to share buybacks
Company says deleveraging phase is complete and sees opportunities for further fintech investments
Result Drivers
CREDITAS GROWTH - Creditas delivered accelerating loan portfolio and revenue growth, aided by efficiency gains from AI and reduced headcount
ABHI PERFORMANCE - Abhi surpassed USD 100 mln ARR and is nearing IPO, contributing to portfolio growth
OPERATIONAL LEVERAGE - Lower headcount and record-low customer acquisition costs improved operational leverage
Company press release: ID:nMFN9mpZHn
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Net Loss |
| $4.50 mln |
|
9M Net Loss |
| $32.40 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the investment management & fund operators peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Vef AB (publ) is SEK2.90, about 49% above its October 20 closing price of SEK1.95
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