Sweden's Cdon Q3 GMV rises 18%, sales up 3%

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Sweden online marketplace group's Q3 GMV rose 18% yr/yr, net sales up 3%

  • Adjusted EBITDA positive but down from last year, reflecting higher investment in tech and brand

  • Take rate fell as large European merchants joined at lower commission levels


Outlook

  • Company expects operating leverage to start showing towards year-end as GPAM grows

  • CDON maintains ambition for 2027 EBITDA to approach SEK 100 mln

  • Company sees ongoing headwinds from EU customs duties on low-value cross-border parcels


Result Drivers

  • TECH AND AI INVESTMENT - Co said expanded engineering team and AI-driven platform improvements accelerated sales and gross profit in Q3

  • ARTICLE GROUPING LAUNCH - Launch of article grouping improved shopping experience and drove immediate GMV and GPAM growth, mainly at Fyndiq

  • EU CUSTOMS DUTY IMPACT - EU's new €3 customs duty on low-value parcels dampened Fyndiq's conversion in summer, though feed expansion later offset some impact


Company press release:


Key Details

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Consensus Estimate

Q3 EBITDA

-SEK 5.40 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Cdon AB is SEK75.00, about 75.2% above its October 21 closing price of SEK42.80


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