Sweden's Humana AB Q3 revenue rises 4% on price increases
Overview
Sweden-based Nordic care provider's Q3 net revenue rose 4% yr/yr, slight organic growth
Adjusted operating profit for Q3 reached record high, margin improved due to price hikes and efficiencies
Company received public takeover offer, applied for delisting, and refinanced loans via Ambea
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current or coming periods in its press release
Result Drivers
PRICE INCREASES AND EFFICIENCIES - Co said improved adjusted operating margin was mainly driven by price hikes and efficiencies within Individual & Family in Sweden
RISING NORDIC CARE DEMAND - Co said demand for Nordic care services continues to increase, supporting contract signings and pipeline expansion
ORGANIC GROWTH INITIATIVES - Co said targeted efforts to promote organic growth are starting to generate results
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Slight Miss* | SEK 2.59 bln | SEK 2.60 bln (1 Analyst) |
Q3 Net Income | SEK 123 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted Operating Profit | SEK 221 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Profit | SEK 213 mln | ||
Q3 Organic Growth | 0.30% |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
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 healthcare facilities & services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Humana AB is SEK67.50, about 3.8% below its October 21 closing price of SEK70.20
The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago
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