Sweden's Byggmax Q3 sales and profit rise

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Nordic building materials retailer's Q3 net sales rose 7.1% yr/yr

  • Q3 operating profit increased to SEK 292 mln from SEK 258 mln

  • Company says increased sales drove improved profitability in Q3


Outlook

  • Byggmax plans to increase commercial focus to drive continued profitable growth

  • Company aims to win more customers through increased commercial initiatives


Result Drivers

  • SALES GROWTH - Co said higher sales, including positive currency effects, contributed to improved profitability

  • LIKE-FOR-LIKE SALES - Co reported 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Sales

Beat

SEK 2.09 bln

SEK 2.03 bln (2 Analysts)

Q3 EBIT

SEK 292 mln


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